MD Climate Champion Endorsements
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund is releasing Round 1 of our endorsements before the Maryland primary.
We expect to make a second round of endorsements before the general election.
For the primary, CCAN Action Fund is endorsing candidates who have been values-aligned on key issues including advancing clean energy, climate action, and data center reform.
CCAN Action Fund Climate Champion Endorsements
Dylan Behler for Delegate, District 30A
Mike Rogers for Delegate, District 32
Mark Chang for Senate, District 32
Chuck Cook for Delegate, District 33B
Ryan Turner for Delegate, District 41
Malcolm Ruff for Senate, District 41
Sandy Rosenberg for Delegate, District 41
Regina Boyce for Delegate, District 43A
Elizabeth Embry for Delegate, District 43A
Mark Edelson for Delegate, District 46
Caylin Young for Delegate, District 45
Nick Allen for Delgate, District 8
Ben Brooks for Senate, District 10
N.Scott Phillips for Delegate, District 10
Dana Stein for Delegate, District 11B
Michelle Guyton for Delegate, District 42B
Eric Ebersole for Delegate, District 44A
Sheila Ruth for Delegate, District 44B
Alethia McCaskill for Delegate, 44B
Kevin Harris for Senate, District 27
CT Wilson for Senate, District 28
Debra Davis for Delegate, District 28
Karen Lewis Young for Senate, District 3
Andre Johnson for Delegate, District 34A
Katie Fry-Hester for Senate, District 9
Chao Wu for Delegate, District 9A
Courtney Watson for Delegate, District 9B
Jessica Feldmark for Delegate, District 12A
Gabriel Moreno for Delegate, District 13
Brian Feldman for Senate, District 15
David Fraser-Hidalgo for Delegate, District 15
Lily Qi for Delegate, District 15
Linda Foley for Delegate, District 15
Marc Korman for Delegate, District 16
Sarah Wolek for Delegate, District 16
Teresa Woorman for Delegate, District 16
Joe Vogel for Delegate, District 17
Julie Palakovich Carr for Delegate, District 17
Jared Solomon for Delegate, District 18
Aaron Kaufman for Delegate, District 18
David Moon for Delegate, District 20
Jheanelle Wilkins for Delegate, District 20
Lorig Charkoudian for Delegate, District 20
Amar Mukunda for Senate, District 39
Gabriel Acevero for Delegate, District 39
Joseline Pena-Melnyk for Delegate, District 21
Ashanti Martinez for Delegate, District 22
Kym Taylor, District for Delegate, District 23
Raheela Ahmed for Senate, District 23
Andrea Harrison for Delegate, District 24
Antoine Thompson for Delegate, District 25
Denise Roberts for Delegate, District 25
Kent Roberson for Delegate, District 25
Nick Charles for Senate, District 25
Anthony Muse for Senate, District 26
Jamila Woods for Delegate, District 26
Darrel Odom for Delegate, District 27A
Jeffrie Long, Jr. for Delegate, District 27B
Diana Fennell for Delegate, District 47A
Deni Taveras for Delegate, District 47B
Josh Hastings for Delegate, District 38B
In order to be considered for CCAN Action Fund’s endorsement, candidates must meet the following requirements:
1. Candidate Questionnaire
This election cycle we created a questionnaire in partnership with coalition partners that examined candidate opinions on our key issues and their policy position on these key issues. Along with coalition partners, we share the questionnaire with all candidates who filed for office. Incumbents are encouraged to fill out the questionnaire, but can be considered for endorsement based on the other requirements.
2. Independent Research & Due Diligence
The CCAN Action Fund team conducts independent research as part of our endorsement process. We review the candidate’s previous statements, public voting record, social media, and other public information that can support our understanding of a candidate’s positions and approach.
3. Candidate Pledges
We are collecting signatories to our candidate pledges on our priority issues throughout the election season. Our pledges are as follows:
- A commitment to a state-level requirement for data centers to be powered by 100% clean energy
- A commitment to supporting the RENEW Act, the legislation that will charge the largest most polluting fossil fuel companies with some of the costs related to climate adaptation
Candidates must commit to moving forward at least one of these priority issues in order to be considered for endorsement.
4. Interviews
As needed, we schedule meetings with candidates to clarify their positions and determine if an endorsement is appropriate.
Endorsed Candidates Resources
This message has been authorized and paid for by CCAN Action Fund, Albert Nunez, Treasurer. This message has not been authorized or approved by any candidate.
