Instructions for the letter to your representative are below. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully and do all parts of this section. Select one specific issue in politics in the United States at either the national or state level. You should write a rational and persuasive letter that includes facts and logical arguments to support your points. You can locate your current representatives at www.votesmart.org or other websites. If you would like to locate who won in the elections on November 6, you can do so at your states elections website. For Kentucky, you can locate this at https://sos.ky.gov, where you can view preliminary election results among other things. Part 1: Table (needs to be submitted with the letter) Your name: Your e-mail address: Your home town, state: State: The name of your U.S. Senator: Party: The name of your other U.S. Senator: Party: The name of your U.S. Representative: Party: The name of your State Senator: Party: The name of your State Representative: Party: Pick a CURRENT issue of concern to you or your community: Is there RELEVANT legislation addressing this issue? You can find legislation at the federal level at https://thomas.loc.gov or at the state level typically through most state legislative websites. For Kentucky, you can find this information by visiting lrc.ky.gov Which of your representatives (or candidates competing in the election) would be the one most appropriate to contact about that issue? Why? Find out the following information about this representative: a) Name and contact information: b) Is s/he running for re-election, and if so, when? c) One (or more) of his/her committee assignments (relevant to your topic): home town is Marysville PA
