Disaster insurance, datacenters, right to repair: meet the midterm candidates running on green policies
Summary
Some U.S. candidates running for the 2026 midterm elections are focusing on climate change and related issues, even though public discussion about climate has dropped since President Trump took office. They are linking climate policies to everyday problems like disaster insurance and economic challenges. Efforts include ideas like a single-payer system for disaster insurance and addressing the impact of wildfires and other climate-related disasters.Key Facts
- Florida passed a law in May 2024 that removed the term “climate change” from state laws.
- Since President Trump was elected in 2024, Democrats have talked less about climate change.
- Climate problems like heatwaves, wildfires, and floods continue to affect many U.S. communities.
- Some voters care about climate, especially when it relates to issues like insurance and data centers.
- Candidates are using climate policies that also focus on economic struggles and housing problems.
- Jane Kim is running for California insurance commissioner with plans for a single-payer disaster insurance system.
- Wildfires in California have made home insurance harder to get, leading to a crisis in coverage availability.
- Private insurance companies are less willing to cover homes in high-risk wildfire areas.
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