Washington, D.C. – The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect candidates who will support sound environmental policies, announced today its endorsement of Sharice Davids for Congress in Kansas’ 3rd District.

“Sharice Davids is committed to expanding wind power to generate clean energy and new jobs in Kansas,” said LCV Action Fund Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Tiernan Sittenfeld. “Davids is a fighter who knows what it takes to keep our air and water clean for Kansas families. We look forward to her leadership in Congress and are proud to support her historic campaign”

“Protecting our environment and natural resources is necessary for both our planet and our economy,” said Sharice Davids. “In Kansas, we are uniquely positioned to capitalize on renewable energy to create good-paying jobs while growing our clean energy economy. The League of Conservation Voters Action Fund works to make that possible and I’m proud to have their support.”

Sharice Davids graduated from Johnson Community College and earned her law degree from Cornell Law School. After law school she worked with Native American tribes on economic development and was a White House Fellow. In Congress she will focus on investment in clean energy infrastructure and protecting our air and water. Davids is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, and if elected, she will be the first LGBTQ Native American woman in Congress.

About LCV Action Fund

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, the connected federal political action committee (PAC) of the League of Conservation Voters, works to elect candidates who will implement sound environmental laws and policies, and defeat those who stand in the way of progress. Since the 1994 election cycle, LCVAF has helped elect and re-elect 74 U.S. senators and 331 members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Over the last several years, our efforts have also helped elevate climate change and clean energy as critical issues in key elections.

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Paid for by the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and authorized by Sharice for Congress.