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Connect with Lawmakers

Connect with Lawmakers

Write a Letter to Your Congressional Representatives

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Being politically proactive is part and parcel of engaged citizenship! Therefore, we’re asking you to write letters to your Legislators – both Federal and State. Submit your letter though this form, reviewing the tips below. The MLK Day Committee will print and mail your letter on your behalf.

Write to your Federal Legislators

Before you begin, be sure to find your Senators and Representatives, so you can make sure you reach out to the right individuals. Search for bills on policy and actions on the House Floor at the House of Representatives by searching here and review what is coming to vote in the Senate here.

Write to your State Legislators

If you would like to write to your state legislators, you can look up your State senators and reference bills by searching here. As residents of Northfield, you can connect with state legislators representing your campus community. Search for bills here.

When searching for legislation, you can use keywords that represent your interests. Using the search term “civil rights” we found an example of a bill being introduced at the state level.

Include a return address so the Congressperson knows you are from their state or congressional district.

Introduce yourself and elaborate on your home community. You can always talk about matters affecting Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, as you are a Northfield resident, too!

Use your own words rather than a template. Your voice and experiences matter!

Be clear and concise about why you are writing. (In other words, have an “ask” ready.) Assistants and legislators will filter messages that do not have an ask that is supported by data and personal stories.