NYLCV Backs Environmental Champions for the State Legislature
and Local Office Across New York
The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green is proud to announce a new round of endorsements for the 2026 general election, backing environmental champions running for the New York State Senate, State Assembly, and local office across the state. This round brings NYLCV’s total endorsements for the 2026 cycle to 202, with nearly 90 percent of the organization’s 116 primary-endorsed candidates advancing to the general election.
“New York needs elected leaders who will keep fighting for clean air, clean water, and a livable future,” said Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters. “This slate of candidates has shown they understand what’s at stake for our environment and our communities, and we are proud to stand behind them as we head into the general election.”
The announcement comes during Climate Week NYC, underscoring the urgency of strong environmental leadership at every level of government as the Trump Administration continues to roll back federal climate action and environmental protections. NYLCV will keep working to elect and support leaders in Albany and in local government who are ready to defend New York’s progress and build a healthier, more sustainable future for all New Yorkers.
NYLCV Gives Green is proud to endorse:
State Senate
- Rory Lancman, Senate District 7
- Larry He, Senate District 17
- Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Senate District 35
- Joe Rand, Senate District 38
- Rob Rolison, Senate District 39
State Assembly
- Josh Slaughter, Assembly District 3
- Dawn Marie Kuhn, Assembly District 7
- Dave Weber Jr., Assembly District 12
- Paolo Pironi, Assembly District 15
- Joyce Xie, Assembly District 49
- David Siffert, Assembly District 66
- George Alvarez, Assembly District 78
- Carrie Woerner, Assembly District 113
- Jon Lipe, Assembly District 119
- Jim Weatherup, Assembly District 120
- Leah Halton-Pope, Assembly District 141
- Ryan Taughrin, Assembly District 143
County Legislators
- Scott Davis, Nassau County Legislator, District 1
- Jared Behr, Nassau County Legislator, District 16
- Matt Jones, Onondaga County Legislator, District 2
Town Supervisors
- Stephen Clemens, Sand Lake (Rensselaer County)