Washington, D.C. — The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) congratulates Senator-elect Andy Kim, Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Representative-elects  Herb Conaway (NJ-03), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) on their victories in New Jersey. We look forward to working together in the 119th Congress and beyond to continue making progress on addressing the climate crisis and protecting our democracy.

“Andy Kim has been an environmental champion since day one,” said LCV President Gene Karpinski. “He fought every day to get the Inflation Reduction Act passed through the House, playing a crucial role to deliver the most consequential climate legislation in American history. We could not be happier that he’ll now be the Garden State’s newest Senator and make history as the first Asian American Senator to represent New Jersey. We look forward to continuing to work with him and all the climate champions in the New Jersey delegation to build the state’s clean energy economy and tackle the climate crisis.”

GiveGreen — a partnership between LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes that helps grassroots donors directly contribute to pro-environment candidates including in New Jersey — raised a record $58.5 million for the 2024 cycle.

These are just some of the climate champions who won up and down the ballot in New Jersey, demonstrating that leaning into environmental issues is both good policy and good politics.

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