Use this helpful guide to schedule a meeting with your elected representatives:

• Meet your legislator in his or her home district, rather than in Washington, D.C. or your state capitol because:

  • Regular visits in the home district are scheduled to keep in touch

  • There are far fewer distractions

• Call legislator's office

• Identify yourself as a constituent

• Explain the nature of your concerns

• Try to arrange a brief meeting with the legislator

• Expect one of three outcomes:

  • The legislator's calendar is full: Ask for availability in the near future

  • The legislator cannot meet with you the vote on your issue: Ask to meet with the staff person who is handling/most familiar with it

  • A meeting time is arranged: Confirm the meeting (date, time, location and topic for discussion) via written communication with the scheduler