San Francisco – The NRDC Action Fund today announced its endorsement of California Attorney General Kamala Harris in her race for the U.S. Senate. Harris is running for the Senate seat now held by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), who is not seeking re-election.
“California has a long history of sending environmental champions like Senator Boxer to Washington. Kamala Harris is the candidate best positioned to continue that tradition as a strong voice for clean air, clean water and American leadership on fighting climate change,” said Annie Notthoff, NRDC Action Fund California director. “She’s a fighter and she gets results. That’s the kind of senator we Californians deserve.”
Harris has advocated for bold action on renewable energy, pledging to push for a national standard that will create jobs while lowering emissions that contribute to global warming. She has prosecuted polluters throughout her career as a public servant, paying special attention to environmental justice cases and protecting those most vulnerable to harm from pollution.
“I’m honored to have the support of the NRDC Action Fund in this race,” said Harris. “I’m proud of the work we’ve done in California to fight climate change, hold polluters accountable and win justice for families who have been harmed by environmental disasters. While Congress has failed to act on climate change and protecting our environment, I’ll bring California’s bold approach to these issues to Washington.”
