John — I’m still processing everything from this election, and I imagine you are too. The results have brought a whirlwind of emotions. But even in the face of a Trump presidency, I want to remind you of the power we’ve built and the victories we can celebrate. Because despite what we’re up against, we are not starting from scratch — we’re starting from strength.

Across the country, 65 of our JanePAC-endorsed climate champions have officially achieved stunning down-ballot victories, with many more races yet to be called. This is no small feat, and it matters more than ever.

Let’s break down some of Tuesday’s climate wins so far.

• In California, we’re winning up and down the ballot. Sade Elhawary, who made environmental justice the centerpiece of her campaign is on her way to Sacramento. Social justice organizer and civil rights attorney Ysabel Jurado will be a strong voice for climate action on the Los Angeles City Council, and in San Francisco, organizer and activist Jackie Fielder won a 7-person race for a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors by prioritizing the planet in her platform.


• In Arizona, one of the biggest battlegrounds this year, John McLean is currently leading his race to flip a state senate seat and Jen Allen is in a strong position to win her race for Pima County Supervisor.


• In New Mexico, 11 of our endorsed climate champions won their state legislative races: Joseph Hernandez, Eleanor Chavez, Heather Berghmans, Joy Garratt, Mimi Stewart, Harold Pope Jr., Debbie Sariñana, Charlotte Little, Kathleen Cates, Carrie Hamblen, and Matthew McQueen. These leaders will help guide the state toward a cleaner and healthier future.


• In Pennsylvania, Summer Lee (US House), Andre Carroll (HD-201), Nikil Saval (SD-1), and Danielle Friel Otten (HD-155) won seats to advocate for strong climate policies that benefit all communities.


• In Wisconsin, Greta Neubauer (AD-66) and Vinnie Miresse (AD-71) emerged victorious, keeping environmental justice a priority.

And in Washington State, the defeat of Initiative 2117 was another significant victory. This ballot measure, backed by monied anti-climate interests, would have dismantled critical climate protections. Its defeat shows the power of grassroots efforts and the will to protect our environment. And in the race for Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, Dave Upthegrove defeated former Republican Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler. This is a crucial position responsible for managing the state’s Department of Natural Resources and overseeing millions of acres of public land.

John, these victories send a clear message: Climate champions can win anywhere. And now, these local and state-level races matter more than ever. These victories build the firewall we need to fight back against the incoming administration and its plans to undo the progress we’ve made.

We should be proud — so proud — of what we’ve accomplished together. As we face the road ahead, know that we’re not alone. We have each other, and we have climate champions across the nation ready to hold the line. Let’s keep pushing, keep organizing, and keep fighting for a future where we, not polluters, dictate our path forward.

With love and solidarity,

Jane Fonda