Zoe Lofgren

ON THE ISSUES

• Opposes new proposals to permit offshore drilling off of California’s coasts and has fought efforts to weaken the moratorium that protects our coastal and marine treasures
• Committed to building a clean energy economy and creating clean energy jobs
• Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant action Congress has ever taken to address climate change
• Earned a 93% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard

WHY THIS RACE MATTERS

• Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary
• Holding this seat in California will help win a pro-environmental majority in the House, making it easier to pass climate legislation at the federal level

Candidate Background

Representative Zoe Lofgren is running for her 15th term representing California's 19th Congressional District. Prior to her election to the U.S. House, Lofgren served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Representing the Silicon Valley region and as a Ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, Lofgren is committed to building a clean energy economy and creating clean energy jobs.  A member of the Green Schools Caucus and the Safe Climate Caucus, she has also consistently supported efforts to cut carbon pollution and strengthen clean water protections. Her strong environmental record has earned her a 93% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard. Representative Lofgren is endorsed by LCV Action Fund.