Animal Advocates Celebrate Election Wins for Pro-Animal Candidates and Ballot Measures in 2026
Animal advocacy groups, including the Humane World for Animals Action Fund and Animal Wellness Action, are celebrating significant victories in the November 3, 2026, elections. These wins encompass the re-election of pro-animal candidates at federal and state levels, as well as the passage of key ballot measures. Notably, Colorado Amendment 83, a 'right-to-hunt' initiative, was defeated despite being outspent by opponents. The Humane World for Animals Action Fund highlighted the re-election of U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) for his opposition to efforts blocking state animal protection legislation, and U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) for his leadership on the Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2253). Additionally, the election results in Pennsylvania have potentially cleared the way for a ban on pigeon shoots. Several candidates who opposed animal welfare legislation were also defeated, including Ashley Hinson, Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Rob Bresnahan.
