- In 2016, Michigan’s congressional districts were among the most gerrymandered in the country, heavily favoring Republicans despite Democrats winning equal or more votes in local races.
- From issues impacting the country on a national level, like student loan forgiveness or reproductive rights, to local concerns, like bike safety and school funding, individuals have plenty of tools available to hold their lawmakers accountable on promises they’ve made to their constituents.
- If you’d like to request a meeting, find your state or federal lawmaker’s website and send an email or fill out the contact form specifying that you’re a constituent, what you’d like to talk about, a bill number, if possible, and dates you can meet.
How to hold your elected officials accountable
