Your voice between elections
Voting is essential, but it is not the only way to participate. Legislators also need to hear directly from the people they represent.
Find my legislatorsLegislator lookup
The LWV Ohio lookup identifies your U.S. congressional representative and Ohio Statehouse lawmakers.
When to reach out
You do not need to be a policy expert. Constituents can contribute lived experience, local knowledge, questions, and clear preferences.
Ask a legislator to support, oppose, or amend a specific bill.
Bring an emerging problem or overlooked community need to the office’s attention.
Ask how the legislator understands an issue or why they took a particular position.
Explain how a proposed policy would affect you, your family, work, or community.
Communicate effectively
Name the issue or bill, briefly state your position, and make a specific request.
Include your city or ZIP code so the office knows whom the legislator represents.
A short personal example can show how a policy affects people in the district.
Legislative offices handle many messages. A focused call or note is easier to understand and track.
Calls, emails, letters, public meetings, and scheduled conversations can reinforce a message.
Clear, civil communication helps staff engage with your concern—even when you strongly disagree.
Contact the right level
Congressional legislation, federal agencies, national programs, and federal funding.
Find members of CongressState laws, state agencies, Ohio’s budget, education policy, elections, and statewide programs.
Find Ohio legislatorsCounty, municipal, township, school-district, zoning, public-safety, and many service-delivery decisions.
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