Stefanowski and Logan Named Worst Environmental Candidates in Nation

The League of Conservation Voters named Republican Governor candidate Bob Stefanowski and Republican candidate in the 5^th Congressional District George Logan as among the worst environmental candidates in the nation, while upholding Rep. Jahana Hayes as an environmental champion.

The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) announced that Bob Stefanowski has been named to the LCV Victory Fund’s list of the worst candidates in the nation for our environment at the state and local level, one of just 12 candidates in the nation to receive the dishonor.

“A Stefanowski administration would force us into four years of defensive advocacy against environmental rollbacks and fighting new gas expansion,” said Lori Brown, CTLCV's Executive Director.

In comparison, the LCV said, “Our current Administration has wisely focused on making major investments in clean transportation and reducing pollution to improve air quality, protect clean water, and preserve open space for the benefit of all. Stefanowski would prefer to spend our state’s surplus on tax breaks for businesses instead of investing in clean infrastructure.”

LCV warned that, “Under a Stefanowski regime, Connecticut’s regional approach to many climate issues could be jeopardized, including offshore wind, clean transportation, and renewable energy.”

“Stefanowski is a fundamental threat to the future of Connecticut’s environment,” said Brown. “Voters have the opportunity to reject Bob Stefanowski as a poor choice to lead our state towards a sustainable economy that values our environment,” said Brown.

Also this week, the national LCV launched TV ads calling attention to climate champion Rep. Jahana Hayes’ opponent George Logan, a utility company executive. While serving in the state senate Logan voted for millions in tax breaks for big corporations including energy companies, and opposed clean energy policies that would lower energy costs for Connecticut families and improve energy security.

“We must elect environmental champions this fall like Rep. Jahana Hayes who supported the strongest climate action in U.S. history, the Inflation Reduction Act, which will lower costs for families and create millions of jobs,” said LCV Victory Fund Regional Campaigns Director Eva Estrada. “There is no place in Congress for pro-polluter candidates like George Logan who are completely out of step with the vast majority of voters in this country who support the Inflation Reduction Act.”