Elections

Latest Round of Environmental Endorsements Announced for Maryland Senators and Delegates

On August 13, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released its latest round of endorsed candidates for Maryland Senate and the House of Delegates in the 2010 state elections. These two Senate and nine House endorsed candidates have all demonstrated leadership on environmental issues and a commitment to an open-door policy when it comes to working with us to protect the environment.
Earlier this year, the Maryland League endorsed Governor Martin O'Malley, Attorney General Doug Gansler, and Comptroller Peter Franchot, as well as 22 candidates for Senate candidates and 90 candidates for the Maryland House of Delegates.

"We are proud to add these folks to our list of endorsed candidates for 2010" said Cindy Schwartz, Executive Director of the League. She continued, "We researched records, interviewing candidates, and reviewed questionnaires; we do the homework voters don't always have time for. These candidates will work with us and vote to protect Maryland's air, land, water, and people."

"We endorse candidates like these who truly represent the environmental ethic of their district. Those who we believe will better represent their constituents' values like protecting healthy air, open space, and restoring the Chesapeake Bay," Schwartz said.

Every election, the Maryland League evaluates candidate questionnaires and considers legislative work and leadership on behalf of the environment. Before announcing endorsements, the Maryland League sends a questionnaire to every candidate, with more than 40 questions aimed at examining candidate's positions, records, and plans for protecting Maryland's air, land, water, and people. Additionally, the Board of Directors and staff conduct interviews with dozens of candidates for legislative office as well as for Comptroller, Attorney General, and Governor. In the 2010 elections, Maryland LCV will actively work to get selected pro-conservation candidates elected.

"Who we elect matters to passing strong environmental laws and the Maryland League of Conservation Voters is dedicated to protecting our air, land and water through effective legislation. We have a great opportunity to make a substantial difference by increasing the conservation majority in the Maryland General Assembly," Schwartz said.