Sierra Club Selects State and Federal Candidates for Support

The 2006 general election on November 7 promises to produce many close and exciting races in Texas and across the country. Each year, many local, state and national elections are decided by less than one percent of the vote. The outcomes of these contests can often decide whose agenda controls a particular body of government and can often affect the outcome of crucial decisions made by the elected officials.

This year more than ever, with the control of Congress and the Texas Legislature at stake, Sierra Club members and other environmental voters have the opportunity to make a big difference in the outcome of some of these pivotal contests. Sierra volunteers can also make a difference by getting involved in the campaigns of a number of Texas and federal candidates who support a strong environmental agenda.

The Sierra Club Political Committee of Texas, the Lone Star Chapter ExCom, and the National Sierra Club Political Committee have made several endorsements in Texas races at both the state and federal level. All environmentally-conscious voters should take notice of these candidates, study their positions, and vote in this year’s election. For a complete list of all endorsements, go to our special website set up for this purpose: www.sierravote.com.