SEIA’s 2024 Election Tracker: Key Races for Solar and Storage Supporters

After months of waiting, the 2024 election is here. This year, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is your go-to source to keep tabs on the key races that will impact the solar and storage industry in the years ahead.

Of course, the presidential election is top of mind for everyone, but there are many Senate, House, and gubernatorial elections that could shape the future of clean energy policy nationwide.

Here, we’ll provide live updates on some of the races of significance for the solar and storage industry, while also celebrating victories for candidates who have championed policies that are sparking a wave of new clean energy investments in the United States.

Senate Races to Watch

Congratulations to Senator-Elect Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)

Congratulations to Senator-elect Ruben Gallego on his victory to represent one of America’s most solar-rich states in the U.S. Senate. Senator-elect Gallego has a long track record of supporting critical federal clean energy policies that are delivering billions of dollars and thousands of jobs to Arizona.

Congratulations to Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

Senator Jacky Rosen is a stalwart solar champion. From trade issues to tax credit extensions, Senator Rosen has always fought for policy solutions that support Nevada’s 8,600 solar workers and their families. The solar and storage industry congratulates Senator Rosen for her re-election and looks forward to more progress over the next six years.

Congratulations to Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

SEIA congratulates Senator Martin Heinrich on his re-election victory. Senator Heinrich has been instrumental in advancing policies that are strengthening American clean energy manufacturing and sparking historic levels of solar and storage deployment.

Congratulations to Senator-Elect John Curtis (R-UT)

Congratulations to Senator-elect John Curtis on his victory to represent Utah in the U.S. Senate. Senator-elect Curtis recognizes the importance of solar and storage and domestic manufacturing to his state’s economy and is committed to broadening bipartisan support for solar energy through common sense clean energy solutions.

Congratulations to Senator-Elect Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)

The solar and storage industry congratulates Senator-elect Angela Alsobrooks for her victory tonight in Maryland’s Senate election. Maryland is a solar energy leader, particularly on community solar, and SEIA looks forward to working with Senator-elect Alsobrooks to expand the benefits of clean energy to all Marylanders.

Congratulations to Senator-Elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)

Congratulations to Senator-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester on her historic victory to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. Senator-elect Blunt Rochester has been a strong clean energy advocate throughout her career, and the solar and storage industry looks forward to working with her to secure an abundant clean energy future that benefits every community in this country.

Governor Races to Watch

Congratulations to Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson (Washington)

Congratulations to Bob Ferguson on his election as the next governor of Washington. Governor-elect Ferguson is a champion for clean energy, and the solar and storage industry looks forward to working with him and building on Governor Inslee’s legacy to position Washington as a leader of America’s clean energy economy.

Congratulations to Governor-Elect Josh Stein (North Carolina)

SEIA congratulates North Carolina’s Governor-elect Josh Stein. North Carolina has been a long-time leader in solar energy, and we look forward to working Governor-elect Stein to continue growing the clean energy sector in the Tar Heel state.

Congratulations to Governor-Elect Mike Braun (Indiana)

Congratulations to Mike Braun on his election as the next governor of Indiana. During his time in the Senate, Governor-elect Braun founded the Senate Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, and we look forward to working with him to continue the growth of solar in the Hoosier State.

House Races to Watch

Congratulations to Rep. David Valadao for his re-election in California’s 22nd congressional district!

Congratulations to Rep. Steven Horsford for his re-election in Nevada’s 4th congressional district!

Congratulations to Rep. Nanette Barragan for her re-election in California’s 44th congressional district!

Congratulations to Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his re-election in New York’s 8th congressional district!

Congratulations to Rep. Andrew Garbarino for his re-election in New York’s 2nd congressional district!

Congratulations to Rep. Yvette Clarke for her re-election in New York’s 9th congressional district!

Congratulations to Representative-elect Suhas Subramanyam for his election in Virginia’s 10th congressional district!