Congratulations to the 26 mayors (and counting) who earned the trust of their communities and were re-elected yesterday. From Maui, HI, to Raleigh, NC, it is in our cities where people are experiencing the harmful impacts of climate change and where they feel the benefits of the solutions. Across cities of every size and in communities across the political spectrum, voters made clear that they want leaders who are focused on solving problems and making their communities better places to live.

Americans deserve leaders that understand that they shouldn’t have to decide between affordability, economic opportunities and clean air and water. Energy affordability is reshaping how families experience the broader economy day to day, with rising utility bills and transportation being two of the primary drivers of inflation. The Climate Mayors Economy shows that our Climate Mayors have found ways to decouple economic growth and fossil fuel use, moving away from outdated polluted fossil fuel technology towards a cleaner economy—and voters have put their support behind that approach

Climate Mayors understand how to connect solutions to the things people care about most—weatherizing homes to lower energy costs, providing more transit to connect people to jobs and opportunity, planting trees, shade structures and living shorelines to protect neighborhoods from extreme heat, flooding and other climate impacts. 

At the local level this has always been about standing up holistic solutions to address these compounding and interrelated issues, something that was clear to the voters who have entrusted our mayors to continue this important work. 

Congratulations once again to Climate Mayors who won re-election, and all of our mayors who are delivering results for their residents by leading with pragmatism and a clear focus on helping their communities adapt and thrive, demonstrating the durability of local leadership.

Mayor Jaylen Smith, Earle, AR

Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., Little Rock, AR

Mayor Becky Daggett, Flagstaff, AZ

Mayor Jessica Ancona, El Monte, CA

Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, Elk Grove, CA

Mayor Barbara Lee, Oakland, CA

Juan González III, San Leandro, CA

Mayor Erica Stewart, San Luis Obispo, CA

Mayor Ian Oglesby, Seaside, CA

Mayor Aaron Brockett, Boulder, CO

Mayor Bobby Wagner, Destin, FL

Mayor Harvey Ward, Gainesville, FL

Mayor Richard Bissen, Maui, HI

Mayor Craig Greenberg, Louisville, KY

Mayor Katrina Evans, Campti, LA

Mayor Roderick Hampton, Haynesville, LA

Mayor James Gardner, Luna Pier, MI

Mayor Courtney Johnson, Carver, MN

Mayor Ron Case, Eden Prairie, MN

Mayor Janet Cowell, Raleigh, NC

Mayor Jen Blumenstock, Garwood, NJ

Mayor Rika Levin, Ossining, NY

Mayor Malynda Wenzl, Forest Grove, OR

Mayor Philip Jones, Newport News, VA

Mayor Julia Arata-Fratta, Fitchburg, WI

Mayor Luke Diaz, Verona, WI

Election results based on races called as of 1p ET Nov 4