• One State Representative (Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives)
• One State Senator (Member of the Minnesota Senate)
• One Congressional Representative (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives)
• Two U.S. Senators (Members of the United States Senate)

The first two represent you at the state level.  The remaining three represent you in Washington D.C.

The easiest way to find out who represents you is to type in your address at the Legislative District Finder. 

Additional Resources

• House Member Information
  
  
• Minnesota Senate Members
  
  
• Find the legislators who represent your school

Top Tips for Contacting Your Legislator

Some tips apply no matter how you decide to contact a legislator:

• Be direct, honest and respectful.
  
  
• Identify yourself as a constituent (if applicable) or remind the legislator she or he represents all Minnesotan's if sitting on a committee.
  
  
• Tell your own story to illustrate your concerns.
  
  
• Be specific.  Try to deal with one issue at a time. Don’t be too long-winded.
  
  
• Express your appreciation for the ways your school district has been supported by your legislator.
  
  
• Consider asking, "What will you do to address this issue?" Asking this question will give you a starting point for following up with your legislator.
  
  

• Offer yourself as a resource for when the legislator needs to know what's going on at the local level.

Your efforts will help you establish a personal relationship with your legislators.  Stay in touch with them over time.  This is very important and may ultimately make the most positive difference for Minnesota’s public schools. 

More Tips

How to Contact Your Legislator - Effective techniques to help make your efforts a success, University of Minnesota Legislative Network.