Washington D.C. – The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect candidates who will fight to build a clean energy economy and strengthen our democracy for all, announced today the endorsement of Adelita Grijalva for the special election to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Arizona’s 7th district.

“Adelita Grijalva has been a champion for the people of Arizona for years, and we are excited to support her campaign,” said LCV Action Fund Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Tiernan Sittenfeld. “Adelita will fight to address the climate crisis, environmental injustice and protect our rights. With our climate and democratic institutions under unprecedented attacks by the current administration and Congress, Southern Arizonans deserve a leader who will fight for their right to clean air and water, to enjoy our public lands and participate equitably in our democracy.”

“Our communities in Arizona need strong champions like Adelita Grijalva who have a proven record of fighting for communities of color and low-wealth communities who suffer the most from extreme weather, pollution, and environmental injustice,” said Chispa Arizona Executive Director Vianey Olivarria. “After years of her strong record fighting for local communities, public lands, and environmental justice in Arizona, Adelita will fight for the people as our rights are under attack. We’re excited to support her candidacy to continue to protect our communities and our future generations.”

“I’m honored to have the endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund,” said Adelita Grijalva. “Their unwavering leadership in the fight for bold environmental justice and climate action is an inspiration. As we confront the climate crisis, I’m committed to partnering with LCVAF to push for policies that protect our planet, hold polluters accountable, and ensure that every community – especially those long burdened by environmental harm – has access to clean air, safe water, and a sustainable future.”

About Adelita Grijalva
Adelita Grijalva is an environmental champion and has spent her career working to protect public lands, address climate change and fight for environmental justice. As a Pima County Supervisor, she led efforts to purchase over 7,700 acres of land for open space preservation and state grazing, sponsored a resolution in support of President Joe Biden creating Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument in Northern Arizona, led a resolution affirming Pima County’s opposition to the construction of I-11 through Avra Valley and urging the withdrawal of this route from consideration, and worked with county staff on local efforts to control and clean groundwater contamination by toxic PFAS chemicals.

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 leaders who stand up for a clean, healthy environment and to defeat anti-environment candidates who oppose climate action. Since the 1990 election cycle, LCVAF has helped elect and re-elect 101 U.S. Senators and 511 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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