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Gretchen Whitmer on Energy & Oil

 

 


Achieve 100% clean energy statewide by 2040

SB271: This act may be cited as the "clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act"

Michigan LCV summary March 8th, 2024: Under our new energy laws, Michigan is now on a path to achieve 50% renewable energy by 2030, 60% renewable energy by 2035, and 100% clean energy statewide by 2040.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 56-51-3 on Nov/3/23; passed Senate 20-17-1 on Nov/8/23; signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Nov/28/23.

Source: League of Conservation Voters: Michigan voting record SB271 , Nov 8, 2023

Oppose withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord

Q: Consider climate change a critical threat? Limit creation of greenhouse gases? Participate in U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of states committed to climate change action?

Bill Schuette (R): No. Joined letter arguing that science wasn't settled, so Exxon wasn't lying about climate change. Opposed "burdensome" EPA regulations and Obama Clean Power Plan.

Gretchen Whitmer (D): Yes. Opposed Trump withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord. Called on Gov Snyder to join U.S. Climate Alliance. Create state Office of Climate Change.

Q: Government support for renewable energy?

Bill Schuette (R): No. Opposed 2012 initiative to require 25% of electricity production from renewables by 2025.

Gretchen Whitmer (D): Yes. Strong support for renewables.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Michigan Governor race , Oct 9, 2018

Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology

Source: VoteSmart Michigan 2004 National Political Awareness Test , Nov 1, 2004

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New Jersey Governor:
Virginia Governor:
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  • Abigail Spanberger, U.S.Rep., VA-7 (2019-2024); Dem. nominee 2025
  • Levar Stoney, VA Secretary of the Commonwealth (2014-2016); (withdrew to run for Lt. Gov.)

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    Republican June 24 primary cancelled; general election Nov. 4:
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  • Jim Walden, Independent; Former assistant U.S. Attorney
  • Curtis Sliwa, Republican; CEO of the Guardian Angels

Jersey City Mayor (Non-partisan)
    Non-partisan general election Nov. 4:
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  • Joyce Watterman, president of the Jersey City Council (since 2023)

Oakland CA Mayor
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