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Advocating For Yourself

When an issue or legislation arises that you care deeply about, contact your representative by email, phone or regular mail to ensure that your voice is heard. It is your right!

Email is now the preferred method of communication, but phone calls and letters are still effective.
Be courteous and to the point.
Keep letters to one page.
Describe specifically and in your own words how an issue or legislation will affect you or others you know.
Include the bill number or its popular name if you are commenting on specific legislation.
Be sure you give your name, address, and email.
Give positive feedback. Take the time to also let representatives know when they have done something of which you particularly approve.
Remember, your elected officials represent you!
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Stay informed with these quick links!

LOCATING YOUR LOCAL OFFICIALS

Find your State Representative here. (myfloridahouse.gov)

Find your state senator here (flsenate.gov)

FACT-CHECKING

Politifact.com (Truth-O-Meter)

Check out hoaxes here (snopes.com)

Check the facts here: Annenberg Center, University of Pennsylvania (factcheck.org)

CANDIDATE & POLICY INFORMATION

Ballotpedia The Encyclopedia of American Politics

VOTE411 League of Women Voters Info/Candidates & Amendments

First Amendment Foundation (Florida Open Government/In the Sunshine)

Complete background on your legislators… how they vote, where they get their money (vote-smart.org)

The Voter Participation Center (voterparticipation.org)

Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy (fcfep.org)