There are a couple of fundamental premises that guide HSLF’s political advocacy for animals. Every year is an election year—and every election is an opportunity to improve the lives of animals. This year was no exception.

Thankfully, more and more animal advocates have joined our ranks—and as a result, an increasing number of candidates for public office are focused on ways to earn their votes. Whether we look at the U.S. Congress or at our state capitols, the influence of animal protection continues to grow in American politics.

2023 banner year for Humane Society Legislative Fund’s municipal endorsements

2023 banner year for Humane Society Legislative Fund’s municipal endorsements

2023 banner year for Humane Society Legislative Fund’s municipal endorsements

WASHINGTON (November 9, 2023)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund highlighted a total 55 endorsements in 2023 for municipal candidates in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York and Texas, as part of a heightened focus on municipal races.

Animal-protection candidates sweep Virginia elections

Animal protection candidates succeed in New Jersey elections

Animal-protection candidates sweep in New York City Council elections

Humane Society Legislative Fund Announces 2023 New Jersey Legislative Endorsements

Humane Society Legislative Fund Announces 2023 New Jersey Legislative Endorsements

Humane Society Legislative Fund Announces 2023 New Jersey Legislative Endorsements

WASHINGTON (October 10, 2023)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading political advocacy organization for animal protection, announced its endorsements for candidates in the 2023 New Jersey state legislative elections.

Humane Society Legislative Fund Announces 2023 New York City Council Endorsements

Humane Society Legislative Fund Announces 2023 New York City Council Endorsements

Humane Society Legislative Fund Announces 2023 New York City Council Endorsements

WASHINGTON (October 10, 2023)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading political advocacy organization for animal protection, announced its endorsements for candidates running in the 2023 New York City Council elections.

Humane Society Legislative Fund Announces 2023 Virginia Endorsements

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block

In the U.S., today is National Voter Registration Day, which is a chance to recognize and celebrate the potential of our collective role and influence as voters. Now more than ever, our nation needs compassionate, courageous legislators to act in support of animals and to defend against the many threats to their welfare. And it also needs engaged voters with a humane instinct—because elections are decided by those who vote.