WASHINGTON (Sept. 12, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Steven Horsford for re-election to Nevada’s 4th Congressional District.
With the 2024 Democratic National Convention wrapping up in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris is now officially the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party. That makes this the right time to assess Harris’ record on animal protection issues. Harris has had a long political career and held offices at the local, state and federal levels in which she has had substantial opportunities to advance animal protection policies.
WASHINGTON (August 13, 2024)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Mike Quigley for re-election to Illinois’ 5th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (August 13, 2024)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan for re-election to Florida’s 16th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (August 13, 2024)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection organization, announced its endorsement of Representative Jeff Jackson for Attorney General of North Carolina.
WASHINGTON (August 13, 2024)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Nicole Malliotakis for re-election to New York’s 11th Congressional District.
"Nicole Malliotakis is fighting to pass legislation to crack down on animal abuse and to stand up for all of our nation’s animals,” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. “New Yorkers should re-elect this humane champion to Congress.”
WASHINGTON (August 13, 2024)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick for re-election to Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (August 13, 2024)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Sharice Davids for re-election to Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District.
There are a couple of fundamental premises that guide HSLF’s political advocacy for animals. Every year is an election year—and every election is an opportunity to improve the lives of animals. This year was no exception.
Thankfully, more and more animal advocates have joined our ranks—and as a result, an increasing number of candidates for public office are focused on ways to earn their votes. Whether we look at the U.S. Congress or at our state capitols, the influence of animal protection continues to grow in American politics.
WASHINGTON (November 9, 2023)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund highlighted a total 55 endorsements in 2023 for municipal candidates in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York and Texas, as part of a heightened focus on municipal races.
