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The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) was tracking key solar and storage races in the 2024 US election, and went out of its way to congratulate winners who the organization saw as solar champions. As the solar advocacy organization noted, “there are many Senate, House, and gubernatorial elections that could shape the future of clean energy policy nationwide.”
Unfortunately, the traditionally much more pro-solar party in Congress and the White House lost the Senate, lost the White House, and stayed in the minority in the House of Representatives. However, notably, SEIA did pick out one winning senator from the Republican Party and two Republican members of the House who won their races. At a time when Democrats are in the minority, they’re going to need any sympathetic solar supports on the other side of the aisle they can get to protect certain solar policies. For sure, strong new pro-solar policies will not be put on the agenda and voted on, but there is some hope Republicans won’t take out the axes and hack away at existing policies.
There was also one winning Republican governor who won SEIA’s nod, Indiana Governor-elect Mike Braun. We’ll have to see if we get any significant steps forward under former Senator and incoming Governor Braun.
Here’s SEIA’s full list of congratulations for winners in the House, Senate, and governorships:
Senate Races to Watch
Congratulations to Senator-Elect Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
Congratulations to Senator-elect Ruben Gallego on his victory to represent one of America’s most solar-rich states in the U.S. Senate. Senator-elect Gallego has a long track record of supporting critical federal clean energy policies that are delivering billions of dollars and thousands of jobs to Arizona.
Congratulations to Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
Senator Jacky Rosen is a stalwart solar champion. From trade issues to tax credit extensions, Senator Rosen has always fought for policy solutions that support Nevada’s 8,600 solar workers and their families. The solar and storage industry congratulates Senator Rosen for her re-election and looks forward to more progress over the next six years.
Congratulations to Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
SEIA congratulates Senator Martin Heinrich on his re-election victory. Senator Heinrich has been instrumental in advancing policies that are strengthening American clean energy manufacturing and sparking historic levels of solar and storage deployment.
Congratulations to Senator-Elect John Curtis (R-UT)
Congratulations to Senator-elect John Curtis on his victory to represent Utah in the U.S. Senate. Senator-elect Curtis recognizes the importance of solar and storage and domestic manufacturing to his state’s economy and is committed to broadening bipartisan support for solar energy through common sense clean energy solutions.
Congratulations to Senator-Elect Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)
The solar and storage industry congratulates Senator-elect Angela Alsobrooks for her victory tonight in Maryland’s Senate election. Maryland is a solar energy leader, particularly on community solar, and SEIA looks forward to working with Senator-elect Alsobrooks to expand the benefits of clean energy to all Marylanders.
Congratulations to Senator-Elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
Congratulations to Senator-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester on her historic victory to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. Senator-elect Blunt Rochester has been a strong clean energy advocate throughout her career, and the solar and storage industry looks forward to working with her to secure an abundant clean energy future that benefits every community in this country.
Governor Races to Watch
Congratulations to Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson (Washington)
Congratulations to Bob Ferguson on his election as the next governor of Washington. Governor-elect Ferguson is a champion for clean energy, and the solar and storage industry looks forward to working with him and building on Governor Inslee’s legacy to position Washington as a leader of America’s clean energy economy.
Congratulations to Governor-Elect Josh Stein (North Carolina)
SEIA congratulates North Carolina’s Governor-elect Josh Stein. North Carolina has been a long-time leader in solar energy, and we look forward to working Governor-elect Stein to continue growing the clean energy sector in the Tar Heel state.
Congratulations to Governor-Elect Mike Braun (Indiana)
Congratulations to Mike Braun on his election as the next governor of Indiana. During his time in the Senate, Governor-elect Braun founded the Senate Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, and we look forward to working with him to continue the growth of solar in the Hoosier State.
House Races to Watch
Congratulations to Rep. David Valadao for his re-election in California’s 22nd congressional district!
Congratulations to Rep. Steven Horsford for his re-election in Nevada’s 4th congressional district!
Congratulations to Rep. Nanette Barragan for her re-election in California’s 44th congressional district!
Congratulations to Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his re-election in New York’s 8th congressional district!
Congratulations to Rep. Andrew Garbarino for his re-election in New York’s 2nd congressional district!
Congratulations to Rep. Yvette Clarke for her re-election in New York’s 9th congressional district!
Congratulations to Representative-elect Suhas Subramanyam for his election in Virginia’s 10th congressional district!
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