Volts Checking in on local and state climate races
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Nov 27, 2024 
Caroline Spears, a strategist at Climate Cabinet, dives into the vital role of local and state elections in advancing climate policies. She highlights recent electoral victories in North Carolina and Wisconsin, which fortify climate initiatives. The discussion also emphasizes overcoming communication gaps between candidate messaging and voter perception, especially regarding gerrymandering. Spears shares insights on Michigan's clean energy commitments and Lancaster County's pro-climate majority, advocating for ongoing community engagement and bipartisan support in climate advocacy.
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North Carolina Success
- Climate Cabinet helped elect Josh Stein as governor and break the Republican supermajority in North Carolina.
- Candidate Lindsay Prother flipped an R+4 district after focusing her campaign on climate change and rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.
NC Long-Term Strategy
- Short-term, the broken supermajority gives Stein a working veto pen.
- Long-term, it creates a path to shift power, crucial for the 2030 redistricting.
Wisconsin's 10-Year Plan
- Wisconsin Democrats executed a 10-year plan, securing the governorship and flipping state Supreme Court seats.
- This allowed for fairer redistricting, creating opportunities for clean energy legislation.