Get to know your legislators!
50% of Arizona’s legislative seats changed hands in the 2022-2023 election cycle. The upcoming 2023 Arizona legislative session, which convened Monday, January 9, will look quite different. Do you know who your legislators are?
Taking the time to learn about your legislators is an invaluable asset to your advocacy efforts at any level of government. Legislators’ personal history informs their public policy decisions and provides information that you can use to make connections with them. Biography and background information about your legislators is available from a variety of sources.
Mail your State Legislator
Send correspondence to Arizona State Capitol Complex, 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Find legislator’s room number here
Email your State Legislator ~ Email is your representative’s first initial and full last name, followed by azleg.gov.
Example: Email Lela Alston at LAlston@azleg.gov
Communicating about issues that are important to you, your community and your work is also a good way to engage your legislators and learn more about their thinking. Sending a letter lets them know what issues matter to you, and starts a dialogue with them and their staff.