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The resources provided here can help you more effectively advocate for an issue that is important to you. Please remember that League members may not engage in advocacy on behalf of the League unless authorized. Otherwise, all advocacy is done as a private citizen and not on behalf of the League.

KNOW WHO REPRESENTS YOU

One of the first steps to engaging in effective advocacy is identifying which elected officials represent you. The following links will help you identify your senators and representatives in the state legislature and the US Congress.

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Advocacy Resources

The following are short handouts with helpful guidelines and tips for engaging in various types of advocacy actions. (Click on the item to view or download the document.)

Advocacy: What is It and How Do We Do It?

Advocacy Toolkit: Creating Grassroots Support

Calling Your Legislator

Writing to Legislators and Government Officials

Sample Letter to Legislator

How to Create an “Elevator Speech”

Creating a Call to Action

Public Comment: Helpful Tips

Writing to Business Executives

How to Write Letters to the Editor

Advocacy Skills for Political Engagement - This document summarizes strategies for both beginning advocates and those who are ready to expand their influence.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR ADVOCACY

Guide to Parliamentary Procedure - Government meetings are usually guided by some form of parliamentary procedure. This quick guide summarizes the most common rules and motions.

Primer on the NC General Assembly Committee System and Rules - This document is a short introduction to the workings of the NC General Assembly.

NC General Assembly Floor Plans - For those planning to meet with legislators at the General Assembly these floor plans will be useful. The Legislative Building floor plan will also help you find the Senate and House chambers and various offices. The Legislative Office Building (LOB) floor plan will also help you find committee hearing rooms.

LEAGUE POSITIONS

Impact on Issues, the League’s guide to public policy positions, is an indispensable resource for League members. A clear understanding of LWV-US positions and how they interrelate at all levels of the League strengthens our impact on issues at all levels of government.

Summary of League Positions - This document summarizes the LWV-US and the LWV-NC positions on various state and national issues. Many of these positions are also relevant to local issues.

FIND YOUR SENATOR & REPRESENTATIVE IN THE NC LEGISLATURE

FIND YOUR NC SENATORS IN US CONGRESS

FIND YOUR NC REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS

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