Frequently Asked Questions

Greenpeace USA Votes — a political action committee — was created to build people and political power to enact the meaningful change needed to fight environmental injustice and avert the worst of the climate crisis. Greenpeace USA Votes is committed to maintaining its political independence while fighting for a brighter future.

Climate scientists call this our “last decade of action” and many elected officials and powerful corporations seem determined to make this the last decade of democracy. Without a sharp turn, climate change will cause irreversible damage to our most fragile ecosystems and set in motion a cascade of escalating crises across the planet. At the same time, we see the growing impact of billions from secret donors, corporate overreach and greed, and disinformation — all of which are shaking the foundations of our democracy.

Both the climate and the democracy crises are directly tied to the fossil fuel industry, which not only stymies efforts to address the growing emergency, but also funds efforts to create legislation and lawsuits to silence our movement. Greenpeace USA Votes is a channel through which individuals that are alarmed and concerned about the future of our planet can find common cause and take meaningful action to elect climate champions and hold them accountable to achieve the transformative change that both science and justice demand. 

If we are going to have a greener, peaceful, more just world for all, we need a well-functioning democracy. But until we confront and dismantle the corporate greed that values profit over people, we won’t have one. Building the future we all deserve will take people and political power. That’s why Greenpeace USA Votes will use every tool possible before time runs out.

Join the Greenpeace USA Votes email list and tell your friends to do the same! Coming soon, there will be a full suite of options for how YOU can join the fight to elect climate champions and win the ballot measure in California to “keep the law” to enact meaningful public health protections from toxic oil drilling.

• June 20 – 2024 General Election Letter Writing Kickoff Call
• June 20 – October 25 — 2024 General Election Letter Writing Campaign
• August 15 – September 12 — Build, Lead, Win: Climate Action Training 2024 co-hosted by Jane Fonda
• November 5 — General Election
• Learn the key dates in your state by visiting your Secretary of State website

Greenpeace USA Votes is entering the fight to elect climate and democracy champions in 2024 and beyond so that we can achieve both the political and cultural shift that science and justice demand. Our work does not end after an election day. We will continue to build the people and political power across the country needed to enact real change, one election at a time, while continuously holding elected officials accountable for what they do once in office.

Greenpeace USA Votes will always maintain its political independence, neither giving money to politicians nor endorsing them. But independence doesn’t mean being silent. Independence means we will speak truth to power and always fight for what science and justice demand. We push all candidates to take bolder stances on climate. Then, using candidate scorecards, we educate voters with the results so they know where candidates stand and can make informed choices at the polls.

In every election, we have the opportunity to elect leaders who enact policies that address the climate crisis, help working families, and secure a future where our communities thrive. One of Greenpeace USA Votes’ main goals is to show the clear difference between candidates on climate, environmental justice, and the influence that the oil and gas industry has on their campaigns. Hopefully, this will inspire voters like you to cast your ballot each election day and prove to our politicians that it’s time to represent everyday people, not corporate donors. It can only happen if we all get out and vote.

Greenpeace USA Votes is funded by people like you — everyday people across the country who are concerned about our climate and the health of our democracy. In accordance with election laws, all of our donors are disclosed pursuant to state and federal campaign finance laws.

If you have any questions about Greenpeace USA Votes, please email info@greenpeaceusavotes.org or call 202-462-1177.