Press Releases

NARAL Pro-Choice America, National Organization for Women Political Action Committee, and Planned Parenthood Action Fund Strongly Back Van Hollen’s Re-Election KENSINGTON, MD – Today, U.S. Senator Van Hollen (D-MD) announced endorsements from NARAL Pro-Choice America, National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC), and Planned Parenthood Action Fund for his re-election. Each pointed to his leadership on a range of issues like pay equity, voting rights, and reproductive freedom impacting Marylanders and many across the country. In his very first race for the Maryland legislature, Chris ran on the “Choice Team” that was elected to the Maryland General Assembly and, once elected, immediately got to work … Continued

Both Point to His Leadership in the Fight to Get Dark Money Out of Politics and Staunch Defense of Voting Rights KENSINGTON, MD — Today, Senator Van Hollen announced that End Citizens United and Let America Vote (ECU // LAV) endorsed his re-election to the United States Senate. Both play a critical role in advocating for anti-corruption and voting rights policies across the country as leaders in a grassroots-based movement that includes nearly 60,000 members in Maryland. Their mission is to elect candidates that seek to limit the influence of big money in politics and protect the freedom to vote. With … Continued

KENSINGTON, MD – This morning, Senator Van Hollen’s re-election campaign announced the endorsements of fourteen labor unions on the local and national levels crediting his leadership on critical issues for frontline workers and public servants. In announcing their support for another term in the United States Senate, all pointed to his lifetime of work as an effective leader fighting for the rights of Marylanders on the job and, those working to keep us moving forward during this global pandemic. Today’s endorsements include the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) District Council 4 and District Council 14, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), American Federation of … Continued

Fifteen Labor Unions from Across the State and Country Strongly Endorse Van Hollen  KENSINGTON, MD – Today, Senator Chris Van Hollen announced fifteen international and local labor unions that strongly endorse his re-election to represent Maryland in the United States Senate. Each union recognized Senator Van Hollen’s record as an effective leader who has stood up for fair wages and benefits for Marylanders, supported the expansion of collective bargaining, and fought to pass the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act delivering more opportunities for Marylanders. The infrastructure bill alone includes more than $7 billion for Maryland’s roads, bridges, the … Continued

Groups Hail Van Hollen’s Leadership Standing Up to Big Oil, the Gun Lobby, and Big Pharma KENSINGTON, MD – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen announced that a range of organizations representing Maryland’s environmental community, gun safety movement, and leaders pushing for lower drug prices have strongly endorsed his re-election to represent Maryland in the United States Senate.  The Senator received the endorsements of the Sierra Club’s Maryland Chapter, Chesapeake Climate Action Network’s Action Fund, Giffords PAC, and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. All spoke about Senator Van Hollen’s proven record as an effective leader standing up … Continued