EPA chief Zeldin campaigns with GOP candidates ahead of midterms

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has been traveling to campaign events with Republican candidates in contested districts, prompting scrutiny over the use of federal resources for political activity.

First covered Oct 15, 2026 · 4:02 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

EPA chief Zeldin campaigns with GOP candidates ahead of midterms — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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26d Inside Climate News Watchdog Questions Zeldin’s Tour With Embattled GOP Candidates — It’s not unusual for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to be on the road touting the Trump administration’s agenda, but his travel…

Primary sources

epa.gov EPA Administrator Zeldin Announces American Farmer First Policy During Three-Day Swing in Iowa and Wisconsin | US EPA

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Appeared in: 2026-10-16 (#19)

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