Gopal, Downey, Houghtaling Earn  

NJ League of Conservation Voters’ Endorsement 

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ  — New Jersey League of Conservation Voters endorsed the Democratic slate in New Jersey’s 11th Legislative District: Vin Gopal for State Senate, and Assembly members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey. 

“As an organization whose mission is to support candidates and legislators who champion the environment, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters is proud to endorse Vin Gopal for state Senate, and his running mates, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling and Assemblywoman Joann Downey for re-election,” said Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of NJLCV. “Gopal demonstrates the leadership we need to maintain the health and safety of our ocean, expand beach access and preserve open spaces. Houghtaling and Downey, in their first term in the Legislature, have supported environmental safeguards and shown that they will stand up for clean water and air. With Gopal, Houghtaling, and Downey representing the 11th District, families and businesses would gain a consistent voice for the environment that will benefit all New Jerseyans.” 

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters is the statewide political voice for the environment, working to elect environmentally responsible candidates to office.  

“Thank you so much to NJLCV for their support” said Gopal. “Together with NJLCV, I will work to ensure that the next generation of New Jerseyans have clean air, clean drinking water, and access to our beaches. The success of New Jersey rests on our ability protect our environment and I am committed to making that goal a top priority as state Senator.”  

“I want to thank the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters for their support,” said Downey. “In the Assembly, I have worked tirelessly to protect our beaches and expand access, ensure our children have clean air to breath and water to drink, and to support policies that will protect our environment for generations to come. I look forward to continuing this work alongside NJLCV.”  

“Thank you to NJLCV for the endorsement,” said Houghtaling. “The next generation of New Jerseyans deserve clean air, clean water, and the ability to enjoy New Jersey’s shore and open spaces. I have been proud of my work to protect our environment and am honored to receive the support of the LCV. I look forward to continuing this important work in the Assembly.”