Hear from the people who power the fight for a healthy planet and a healthy democracy. Activists, policymakers, and LCV members and staff share their insights and experiences from our communities to the halls of Congress.
Primary elections happening now will decide who appears on the November 3 midterm election ballot. Find your state's primary election date and how to make your voting plan here.
Apr 28, 2026We cannot have a healthy environment without a thriving democracy, and states are at the frontline for attacks against democratic values. LCV's state affiliates have played a crucial role in these key victories so far this year to protect voting rights and fair elections.
Susie Schuetz, an alumna of LCV's Candidate Academy, ran for her Idaho district's school board hoping to use her skills as a professional mediator to bring people together. She shares her lessons learned from the Candidate Academy, the campaign trail and her advice for other candidates running for local offices.
In this month's Top 5, read about our commitment to environmental justice, the ways grassroots activists advance federal climate action, the power of partnerships for advancing offshore wind, how Democrats won another House seat, and the ways local actions combine with federal investments to further clean energy.
As Jordan Morales prepares to serve as the first-ever representative for his district on the City Council of Boise, Idaho, he reflects on his most important lessons learned from LCV's Candidate Academy and his campaign – as well as his advice for others considering a run for office.
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