Clean Water Action is excited to announce our 2026 Pennsylvania Endorsements!
Check out our slate of Pennsylvania environmental candidates below and make a plan to vote early, by mail or in-person on Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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Congressional Endorsements:
Bob Brooks for U.S. Congress, District 7
Power the Lehigh Valley - Bob knows we need energy that works for working families, not just big oil companies. It’s why he’s for creating good-paying union jobs in clean energy, protecting our air and water, taking on the climate crisis, and investing in the industries of tomorrow.
Stop exposure to toxic chemicals- As union President of the PA Professional Fire Fighters Association, Bob pressed for state policy banning PFAS in firefighting foam which would protect the health of fire fighters and our waterways.
Clean up pollution- Bob will fight for environmental remediation funding, especially for superfund sites in the foothills of the Poconos and in the immediate vicinity of the Panther Valley.
State Senate Endorsements:
Steve Santarsiero for re-election to State Senate, District 10
Steve has a 92% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecard.
Steve introduced the PA Environmental Cleanup and Responsibility Act to ensure that cleanup of hazardous spills in residential communities is mandatory, done quickly, and that polluters pay the costs.
Steve introduced the PA Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard to diversify energy sources and add more clean, reliable, and affordable energy to the grid.
Mark Pinsley for State Senate, District 16
Mark will work to raise clean energy standards and build renewables, battery storage, and grid upgrades with apprenticeship-backed trades jobs.
Mark will make sure polluters don’t leave communities holding the bill for their contamination.
Mark supports a moratorium on data centers to give the State Legislature time to pass laws requiring data centers to pay for grid upgrades.
Lindsey Williams for re-election to State Senate, District 38
Linsdey has a 92% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Lindsey has consistently advocated for a clear plan that transitions our energy supply to renewable energy and brings along workers and new union jobs.
Lindsey is working to keep energy rates affordable by authoring legislation that data centers must provide for their own energy usage.
Katie Muth for re-election to State Senate, District 44
Katie 100% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Katie introduced legislation to close a decades-old loophole that allows corporate polluters to bypass hazardous waste rules.
Katie introduced legislation to ensure HOAs allow for the installation of solar panels and solar energy systems on homes within their communities.
Brittany Bloam for State Senate, District 45
Brittany knows one of our most pressing issues is to transition to a clean energy economy by investing in renewables.
Brittany would protect ratepayers by requiring AI data centers to provide or offset their energy use, meet efficiency standards, and contribute to energy assistance programs that help offset costs.
Brittany will protect firefighters and our environment by supporting efforts to prohibit toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam.
State House Endorsements:
Ce-Ce Gerlach for State House, District 22
Ce-Ce will work to invest in whole home repair and weatherization programs to help address Allentown’s old and unhealthy housing stock.
Ce-Ce will work to address poor air quality and high asthma rates by pushing for legislation that requires consideration of cumulative impacts for new development.
Ce-Ce supports efforts to help transit agencies and cities move toward electric vehicles for their fleets to help reduce climate-causing carbon emissions.
Jeremy Ferderber for State House, District 28
Jeremy currently operates his family's natural and organic foods distribution business which wholeheartedly utilizes sustainability practices.
Jeremy has a degree in environmental science and spent 20+ years in the field of indoor environmental quality consulting.
Jeremy recognizes that the rising cost of energy is a pressing economic and environmental issue. He will work to combat it by promoting the growth of alternative energy sources and protecting the grid from the expansion of AI data centers.
Tim Brennan for State House, District 29
Tim has a 95% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Tim has worked across the aisle on legislation to secure additional funding for Bucks County land preservation groups.
Tim has worked to encourage expansion of renewable energies and sustainable practices.
Mandy Steele for re-election to State House, District 33
Mandy has a 95% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Mandy has voted to protect our environment and firefighters’ health from toxic PFAS chemicals.
Mandy is working to modernize our energy infrastructure and expand programs that help families reduce their own energy use and lower their bills.
Jessica Benham for re-election to State House, District 36
Jessica has a 98% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Jessica believes firmly in the importance of sustainably funding public transit.
Jessica has acted locally to combat climate change, flooding, and landslides, leading water management projects in parks throughout the district.
Dylan Altemara for State House, District 39
Dylan believes protecting our air and water is a practical issue, not a political one. His opponent Andrew Kuzman, however, has a 23% lifetime environmental voting record.
Dylan will fight to hold polluters accountable and adopt cumulative impact policies, so the same communities are not repeatedly overburdened.
Dylan supports the transition to clean energy in ways that also create good local jobs.
Mike Crossey for State House, District 46
Mike will work to continue capping abandoned gas wells to prevent further climate change impacts from methane emissions.
Mike supports ensuring our state environmental and conservation agencies have not just the financial resources they need but the power to hold polluters accountable.
Mike oversees a plastic recycling program through the Lions Club which recycled around 8,000 pounds of plastic film over a 5-year period.
Izzy Smith-Wade-El for State House, District 49
Izzy has a 95% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Izzy has worked to upgrade water system practices to better prevent the spread of Legionnaires disease, especially at the Lancaster County Jail.
Izzy will continue to fight for good-paying, union jobs that restore and preserve our farmland and waterways while also making our communities resilient in the face of climate change.
Lois Bower-Bjornson for State House, District 50
Lois brings a background of advocacy to the position through her professional and personal work to spread the word about the climate and health impacts of air pollution.
Lois will prioritize state investment in repairing aging clean water infrastructure.
Lois will work to prevent the dumping of coal ash and safeguard developments from being built on these toxic sites.
Dan Williams for State House, District 78
Dan has a 98% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Dan will continue to focus on investing in the infrastructure of water systems in order to better handle flooding and storm water runoff.
As an avid fisherman, Dan has been involved in the preservation of our waterways, including the Brandywine creek and Marsh creek.
Kristin Egan for State House, District 142
Kristin is committed to passing the PFAS Clean Water Act to ensure corporate polluters fund the necessary remediation and infrastructure upgrades to protect drinking water from PFAS.
Kristin is committed to ensuring data center growth is powered by in-state renewables, rather than reverting to high-emitting fossil fuels.
Kristin is committed to passing enforceable environmental standards that prioritize the long-term environmental and financial stability of PA families over short-term corporate interests.
Tim Hayes for State House, District 143
Tim is an outdoorsman and an environmental policy expert who’ll protect the district’s open spaces.
Tim will focus on diversifying our energy portfolio to reduce carbon emissions while lowering costs for families.
Tim will support legislation to eliminate our exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals.
Brian Muroe for State House, District 144
Brian has 95% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Brian is a leader on the PFAS, including introducing and moving through the State House legislation banning the use of PFAS-laden firefighting foam and labeling for turnout gear.
Brian worked to secure millions in grant money for various water projects, like the Greeley Avenue Storm Sewer project and retrofitting the Tennyson and Whittier basins.
Melissa Shusterman for State House, District 157
Melissa has a 98% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Melissa will continue fighting for funding and expansion of public transportation which cuts down on emissions while connecting our communities.
Melissa has worked with developers to create green office buildings and local officials on green infrastructure and stormwater projects.
Elizabeth Moro for State House, District 160
Elizabeth will strengthen rebates on energy-efficient upgrades.
Elizabeth will support affordable, clean energy alternatives.
Elizabeth will protect grid capacity from data centers
Jenn O'Mara for State House, District 165
Jenn has a 96% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Jenn introduced a bill to require energy efficiency standards on commercial appliances.
Jenn has brought back state dollars to maintain and preserve parks, including improvements to Meadowgreen Park and revitalizing Veterans’ Memorial Park.
Kristine Howard for State House, District 167
Kristine has a 98% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Kristine remains committed to a green energy future that does not rely on carbon-based energy sources.
Kristine introduced and passed legislation to protect habitat and pollinators.
Lisa Borowski for State House, District 168
Lisa has a 95% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Lisa is dedicated to fighting climate change, including through a shift toward renewable energy sources.
Lisa has supported multiple bills to regulate data centers, including GRID certification to protect energy affordability, meet transparency standards, engage local communities, and prevent pollution and environmental impacts.
Mary Isaacson for State House, District 175
Mary has a 100% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Mary remains committed to protecting children from childhood lead poisoning and dangerous toxins.
Mary is committed to a green future and has spent her time on the Environmental Resources Committee fighting for clean water, air, and resources.
Joe Hohenstein for State House, District 177
Joe has a 96% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Joe will continue working to address the heavy metal contamination in the district from the improper demolition of a former smelting plant.
Joe continues to support renewable energy and tax credits for those who take advantage of clean energy technologies.
Malcolm Kenyatta for State House, District 181
Malcolm has a 96% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Malcolm remains committed to making sure no community is treated as disposable by pursuing stronger environmental justice protections.
Malcolm has worked to better transit because public health, affordability, and environmental protection are deeply connected.
Ben Waxman for State House, District 182
Ben has a 100% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Ben will continue to prioritize securing stable and dedicated state funding for SEPTA and transit systems.
Ben will continue to work to pass legislation that protects PA’s water—particularly by increasing PFAS regulation, funding lead pipe replacement, and strengthening stormwater and watershed protections.
Elizabeth Feidler for State House, District 184
Elizabeth has a 98% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
As Chair of the Energy Committee, Elizabeth has shepherd numerous bills to protect communities and the environment from data centers.
Elizabeth introduced and passed Solar for Schools legislation which reduces energy costs for schools, decreases our reliance on fossil fuels, and creates good union jobs.
Rick Krawjewski for State House, Dist 188
Rick has a 98% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Rick continues to support healthy, environmentally friendly, and affordable homes by funding Whole Home Repairs.
Rick continues to support frequent, reliable, and affordable transit service for every neighbor.
Tarik Khan, State House, Dist 194
Tarik has 95% lifetime environmental voting record on our scorecards.
Tarik introduced legislation to ban toxic PFAS in pesticides which can contaminate our food and soil when sprayed.
Be a Clean Water Voter: Vote for these candidates on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd!
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