2026 Conservation Scorecard

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Written By Jess Michetti

by Tom Blackburn, NVBA Board Member

Virginia League of Conservation Voters Releases their 2026 Conservation Scorecard

The Virginia League of Conservation Voters has released their 2026 Conservation Scorecard, which ranks Virginia’s 140 Delegates and Senators based on their environmental voting record. This year, the VACL scored legislators heavily based on their approach to the data center industry. The legislators’ terms end in early 2028, so they won’t be on the ballot for this November’s election. However, the rankings can be useful as you evaluate candidates who are already beginning to position themselves for the November 2027 election. You can see the VACL’s Scorecard here.

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