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LCV Congratulates Melanie Stansbury on Special Election Victory

Jun 2, 2021

Courtnee Connon, 727-744-4163, courtnee_connon@lcv.org

Washington, D.C. – The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) congratulates U.S. Representative-elect Melanie Stansbury on her victory in New Mexico’s special election in the 1st Congressional District. 

“Congratulations to Melanie Stansbury on her special election victory! She has been a leading voice for New Mexico’s environment and we know she will continue the fight to advance racially, economically, and socially just environmental policies in Congress. We are thrilled voters chose to continue Secretary Haaland’s strong environmental legacy by electing Melanie Stansbury,” said LCV Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Tiernan Sittenfeld. “We are so excited to work alongside her in the fight for climate action, environmental justice and good-paying jobs for families in New Mexico and across the country.”

LCV Action Fund endorsed Melanie Stansbury because of her record and commitment to fighting for climate and environmental justice for all communities. 

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