Dylan Fernandes is running for re-election to represent Plymouth and Barnstable, a seat he has held since 2025. A former seven-year House member, Fernandes has led on clean energy and environmental issues and now serves on key Senate committees focused on climate, energy, and environmental policy. His priorities include promoting clean energy development, divesting from fossil fuel companies, and supporting coastal resilience and adaptation efforts.
2026 Election Endorsements
The ELM Action Fund supports candidates that are committed to policies that meet the scale and urgency of the climate crisis we are in. We are a non-partisan organization that seeks questionnaires from all candidates, conducts interviews, and votes on endorsements. We are proud to endorse incumbents, challengers, and first-time candidates running for state and municipal office in Massachusetts.

Andrea Campbell
Andrea Campbell has been a steadfast force in defending Massachusetts against federal attacks on climate progress in recent years. Her work reflects a clear dedication to holding polluters accountable and building an equitable clean energy future for Massachusetts.
Election date: Sep 1
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Kim Driscoll
Climate action is a top priority of the Healey-Driscoll Administration. In her next term, Kim Driscoll’s priorities include strengthening climate resilience, advancing energy affordability, and funding clean energy infrastructure initiatives.
Election date: Sep 1
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Maura Healey
Since day one, Governor Healey has concentrated on advancing low-cost clean energy and aligning her Administration in support of climate initiatives. From signing landmark clean energy legislation into law to investing in climate resilience, she has demonstrated the bold leadership Massachusetts needs.
Election date: Sep 1
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Michelle Badger
Representing Plymouth since 2025, Michelle Badger has demonstrated her commitment to protecting our environment and strengthening coastal resilience. In 2026, she is focused on protecting public health and natural resources, and expanding access to affordable solar energy.
Election date: Sep 1
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Christine Barber
Currently serving as State Representative for the 34th Middlesex District, Christine Barber has been a strong voice on climate. As State Senator, she will focus on banning fossil fuels, supporting clean air in environmental justice communities, and advancing a path toward clean, affordable energy.
Election date: Sep 1
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Jessica Bradley-Rushing
As the former Chair of the Pembroke Select Board and Democratic Town Committee, Jessica Bradley-Rushing demonstrates a longstanding commitment to public service. Her priorities include expanding renewable energy, decarbonizing buildings, and reducing emissions.
Election date: Sep 1
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Will Brownsberger
Serving the Suffolk & Middlesex District since 2012, Will Brownsberger has championed affordable housing, climate resilience, and investments in public health services. This election season, he is focused on modernizing our electric grid and advancing energy efficiency.
Election date: Sep 1
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Lori Childs
Lori Childs is running for the 5th Plymouth District and serves as Vice Chair of the Rockland Select Board. She has helped direct federal funding toward critical water, sewer and IT infrastructure and led local efforts addressing PFAS contamination. Her priorities include expanding food and glass recycling, accelerating building decarbonization and aligning housing with climate goals.
Election date: Nov 3
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Jo Comerford
Serving as the Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Jo Comerford has been a leading advocate for investments in clean energy and climate action. She consistently champions building decarbonization, the protection of natural and working lands across Western Massachusetts, and policies that expand solar energy deployment.
Election date: Sep 1
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Mike Connolly
Mike Connolly has represented the 26th Middlesex District for nearly a decade, and has consistently advocated for effective climate policy. He has been a strong voice for protecting critical energy efficiency program Mass Save from budget cuts.
Election date: Sep 1
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Julian Cyr
Julian Cyr is seeking reelection to the Cape and Islands Senate seat, which he has held since 2017. He has championed offshore wind, renewable energy, water quality, and PFAS protections. He is leading environmental bond bill negotiations and secured more than $360 million for the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund.
Election date: Nov 3
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Marjorie Decker
Since 2013, Marjorie Decker has been a leader on climate in the State House. She is committed to protecting families from toxic PFAS, ensuring strong labor standards for the green workforce, and preserving energy efficiency programs like Mass Save.
Election date: Sep 1
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John Drinkwater
John Drinkwater understands that expanding clean energy is not only essential to reducing emissions, but also to creating good-paying union jobs and increasing our state’s competitiveness. He is committed to improving public transit, identifying new sites for solar development, and moving forward with offshore wind developments in the face of federal pressure.
Election date: Sep 1
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Pat Duffy
Representing the 5th Hampden District since 2021, Pat Duffy has championed affordable housing, local food systems, Gateway City revitalization, and investments in clean transportation and environmental justice. Her top priorities are preserving local land, investing in climate justice, and expanding access to public transit.
Election date: Sep 1
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Dan Gessen
Currently serving as the Falmouth Representative to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates, Dan Gessen has been a strong advocate for protecting the Cape’s ecosystems and transitioning to clean energy solutions. His priorities include reducing emissions and addressing critical water challenges.
Election date: Sep 1
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Richard Haggerty
Richard Haggerty has worked to advance smart climate policy, including offshore wind legislation. His priorities in 2026 include expanding our clean energy capacity, establishing a council to protect marine habitats, and mandating labor agreements for clean energy projects.
Election date: Sep 1
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Tom Hendrickson
Tom Hendrickson is currently an At-Large City Councilor for the City of Agawam and is committed to lowering energy prices and advancing renewable energy initiatives. As State Representative, he will focus on advocating for the West-East Rail and protecting against pollution.
Election date: Sep 1
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Tara Hong
With a focus on clean and affordable energy, Tara Hong has been a valuable partner in advancing Massachusetts’ climate priorities. He also remains committed to investing in climate resilience and environmental justice.
Election date: Sep 1
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Kristin Kassner
Kristin Kassner is seeking reelection to the 2nd Essex District seat in the House, which she has held since 2023. Kassner has been a leading voice for coastal resiliency and protecting the Commonwealth’s water resources. Her 2026 priorities include defending the Climate Roadmap legislation, improving water resiliency practices, and expanding marsh restoration to increase carbon absorption.
Election date: Nov 3
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Mary Keefe
Serving the 15th Worcester District since 2013, Mary Keefe has been a leader on environmental justice, toxic use reduction, and pollinator habitat protection. In 2026, she is focused on protecting riverways, preserving open space, and supporting a green workforce transition.
Election date: Sep 1
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Meg Kilcoyne
Meg Kilcoyne is running for reelection to the 12th Worcester District House seat, a position she has held since 2021. Kilcoyne has been a strong advocate for increased funding for DCR and DEP to protect local watershed areas. Her priorities in the 2026 election include protecting the Commonwealth’s water resources, expanding access to open space, and investing in clean energy resources.
Election date: Nov 3
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Kathy LaNatra
Kathy LaNatra is running for the 12th Plymouth House District seat, a position she has held since 2019. Representing a coastal district, LaNatra has a unique understanding of the impacts of climate change on coastal communities and has worked hard to make her community more resilient. Her priorities in the 2026 election include expanding local clean energy generation, promoting coastal resiliency, and protecting local water resources.
Election date: Nov 3
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Chris Lambton
An oyster farm owner and Chair of the Dennis Select Board, Chris Lambton has a record of climate leadership. He helped advance Dennis’s $200M wastewater implementation program and led the adoption of a town-wide glyphosate ban. His priorities include reducing emissions, cutting waste, and increasing shoreline resilience.
Election date: Sep 1
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John Lawn
John Lawn has represented the 10th Middlesex District since 2011, working to advance green space, increase tree canopy, and improve multimodal transportation options. He has also played a leading role in making Watertown a national model for sustainable buildings.
Election date: Sep 1
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Jack Patrick Lewis
Serving the 7th Middlesex District since 2016, Jack Patrick Lewis is a champion for clean energy and environmental justice priorities. In his next term, he is focused on increasing the rate of solar adoption, supporting offshore wind, and investing in green workforce opportunities.
Election date: Sep 1
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David Linsky
Linsky has represented the 5th Middlesex District since 1999 and has been a strong advocate for climate action and public transit. He has championed Commuter Rail modernization, expanded trail access and public lands funding, and is committed to growing solar and offshore wind while advancing Massachusetts’ clean energy economy.
Election date: Nov 3
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Kate Lipper-Garabedian
As a leader on climate funding and climatetech in the House, Kate Lipper-Garabedian will prioritize net-zero initiatives, waste reduction, and electrified transportation in the Senate.
Election date: Sep 1
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Jay Livingstone
Jay Livingstone has served as State Representative for the 8th Suffolk District since 2013. He has helped advance policies that reduce fossil fuel reliance and promote energy efficiency and clean energy alternatives. His priorities include continuing progress on clean energy while modernizing and electrifying the Commonwealth’s transportation infrastructure.
Election date: Nov 3
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Bill MacGregor
Bill MacGregor is running for reelection to the 10th Suffolk House seat, which he has held since winning a 2023 special election. Since taking office, he has been a leading advocate for an equitable and robust MBTA and has co-sponsored legislation to restrict toxic pesticides. His 2026 priorities include advancing a just, green economy, expanding and electrifying public transit, and supporting environmental justice communities.
Election date: Nov 3
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Joe Markey
Joe Markey is running for the 20th Middlesex District seat following House Minority Leader Brad Jones’ retirement. A lifelong Lynnfield resident, small business owner, and former prosecutor, Markey currently serves as Civil Service Commissioner. His priorities include building decarbonization, utility accountability, and reducing carbon emissions.
Election date: Nov 3
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Will Mbah
Will Mbah is running for the 34th Middlesex District. He has served on the Somerville City Council since 2017, where he chairs the Open Space, Energy and Environment Committee. His priorities include achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, expanding electric vehicle charging, reducing waste, and investing in renewable energy and public transit.
Election date: Nov 3
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Peter Meaney
Dr. Peter Meaney is running for the 9th Essex House District. He has served as a Lynn City Councilor since 2022 and previously chaired the Water and Sewer Commission. His 2026 priorities include clean energy, grid modernization, and protecting communities and jobs while advancing sustainable energy.
Election date: Nov 3
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Thomas Melville
Thomas Melville is challenging incumbent Republican Representative Marcus Vaughn for the 9th Norfolk District seat in the House of Representatives. Melville is the former Executive News Director at WBUR and former Communications Director at the MIT Energy Initiative, MIT’s hub for energy research, education, and outreach. The initiative advances zero- and low-carbon solutions to expand energy access and address climate change.
Election date: Nov 3
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Thomas Moakley
Thomas Moakley is running for reelection to represent the Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket District, a seat he has held since 2025. He has championed coastal resiliency, clean energy, and environmental protection, co-filing Blue Communities Program legislation and advocating for balcony solar provisions. His 2026 priorities include coastal resiliency, biodiversity, and renewable energy.
Election date: Nov 3
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Connor Murray
As a policy advisor for an organization working to reduce energy costs and expand renewable energy, Connor Murray is a strong climate advocate. His priorities include holding polluters accountable, modernizing the electric grid, and decarbonizing public fleets.
Election date: Sep 1
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Michael Nicholson
Michael Nicholson is running for the open 2nd Worcester District House seat after serving two terms as Mayor of Gardner. Elected in 2020, he championed local climate initiatives, including hybrid and electric city vehicles and expanded green spaces. His 2026 priorities include expanding solar access, regionalizing municipal aggregation, and streamlining clean energy projects.
Election date: Nov 3
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Steve Owens
Steve Owens has represented the 29th Middlesex District since 2021 and is a consistent leader on climate and clean transportation issues. His priorities include expanding vehicle electrification, reducing single-occupancy vehicle use, and transitioning Massachusetts away from natural gas for home heating.
Election date: Nov 3
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Becca Rausch
Serving as Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environmental and Natural Resources, Becca Rausch leads on Green Budget priorities and crucial environmental legislation. Her priorities include advancing climate resiliency funding, decarbonizing buildings, and electrifying public transportation.
Election date: Sep 1
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Jack Richardson
Richardson previously worked as the District Director for Senator Dylan Fernandes, where he gained a deep knowledge of the energy and environmental issues facing the district. He is also the youngest person elected to the Falmouth Select Board, where he led efforts to protect local water resources, including securing permanent conservation protection for the Long Pond Watershed.
Election date: Nov 3
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Dave Rogers
Dave Rogers is a vocal advocate for clean energy and environmental justice with a focus on zero waste initiatives and the fight to protect our waterways. In seeking re-election, he plans to support procuring and permitting new clean energy projects and investing in electric transportation infrastructure.
Election date: Sep 1
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Ravi Simon
With years of local leadership experience, Ravi Simon is committed to advocating for our environment and natural resources. His priorities include investing in energy efficiency, incentivizing public transit use, and protecting families against PFAS.
Election date: Sep 1
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Mark Sylvia
Mark Sylvia has represented the 10th Bristol District since 2025. Since taking office, he has secured major environmental bond authorizations, advocated for offshore wind infrastructure in New Bedford, and worked to protect environmental justice communities from pollution. His 2026 priorities include reducing emissions, advancing environmental justice, and protecting the Commonwealth’s coasts, waterways, and open spaces.
Election date: Nov 3
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Josh Tarsky
A former education administrator and U.S. Army Judge Advocate General, Josh Tarsky has served the 13th Norfolk District since 2024. He is committed to making progress on climate priorities, and his platform includes support for transit electrification, residential solar, and multimodal transportation.
Election date: Sep 1
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Tommy Vitolo
Tommy Vitolo is seeking reelection to the 15th Norfolk House seat, which he has held since 2019. A former Synapse Energy Economics employee, he brings clean energy expertise to the Legislature and sponsors several ELM priorities. His 2026 priorities include building electrification, EV adoption and wind energy.
Election date: Nov 3
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Lora Wondolowski
Lora Wondolowski is running for election to the 1st Franklin District House seat. As the founding executive director of the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters, Wondolowski helped advance early climate legislation, including the Global Warming Solutions Act. Her 2026 priorities include protecting farmland, strengthening land resilience, investing in regional transportation, and expanding clean energy.
Election date: Nov 3
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