Sierra Club Endorses Deborah Ross For U.S. Senate

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Deborah Ross, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, earned the endorsement of the Sierra Club for her long-standing commitment to environmental protection.

"Based on Deborah Ross's impressive record as a state legislator, we are confident that she will be a champion for clean air, clean water and a clean energy economy that works for all North Carolinians," said Ken Brame, political chair for the N.C. Sierra Club.

"The Sierra Club has worked for well over a century to preserve our country's natural environment for the next generation of Americans," Said Deborah. "From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, our state is a breathtaking treasure. I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the Sierra Club and as your U.S. Senator, I will continue my work to make sure the North Carolina we cherish is a gift we can pass on to generations to come."

North Carolina is recognized globally for its natural environment, which includes: Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National Seashores; and sections of both the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Background:

The Sierra Club is America's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 2.4 million members and supporters. In addition to helping people from all backgrounds explore nature and our outdoor heritage, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.

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