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Trust for Representative Democracy

America's Legislators Back to School Week

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Background Information About the Legislator for The Class Prior to the Visit

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Political Background:

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Educational Background:

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What's the most compelling issue we face as a local community?

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What are the people of your district like?

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What's important to them?

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What kind of issues do people contact you most about?

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What kinds of legislation have you been most actively involved with?

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Many politicians have stated they entered politics because they wanted to make a difference, what difference are you attempting to make in our state and district?

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What else would you like to tell us or have us think about before your visit? (You may wish to include personal information that you believe students will be interested in knowing.)

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