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Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz is the Democrat candidate for Illinois House District 17.

As the representative body of the people, legislatures play a critical role in enacting policies that advance sustainable outcomes. As the world continues to face the impacts of climate change, legislatures must develop resilient institutions and policies to both prepare for and manage possible threats. They must also maintain oversight of executive actions, especially in the implementation of policies and programs that are intended to provide critical safety nets to citizens in the event of natural disasters.

Ossoff and Warnock’s victory is thanks in large part to voters of color, who turned up in record numbers.