Tell your representative what you think about an issue.  They need to hear from their constituents.

Identify Your Elected Officials Here

Contact Your Minnesota and United States Senators and Representatives

Call

Your phone calls do impact legislators. Even 10 phone calls from constituents have influenced a legislator's vote. You can find your representative's phone number above, or call:

Minnesota House of Representatives 651-296-2146

Minnesota Senate 651-296-0504

Congress 202-224-3121  

Once connected, ask to speak to the staff member who works on children's issues. Have a specific issue in mind to discuss with your representative.

E-mail

• Identify yourself as a constituent
• Be brief
• Identify the issue clearly
• Be informative on why you feel the issue is important

Write

Writing a personal letter is a great way to communicate with your elected officials. Personalized letters are well-received by elected officials, as they know it takes time to write a letter with a well thought out message.

• How to write a compelling letter to your elected officials

Meet

A personal meeting with your elected official can be an effective way to persuade that official to support your cause. It is an opportunity for you or your group to sit down face-to-face with a key decision-maker to convey your thoughts on an issue.

• How to prepare for a meeting, what to do at the meeting, and how to follow up