On Nov 6, 2012, you’ll vote for a state representative and a state senator. As a voter in their district, candidates are especially interested in and receptive to you. So consider reaching out to them this election season!
You can reach out to candidates!
In order to protect animals from unnecessary suffering before it happens, we need to have solid animal protection laws on the books in Minnesota.
Electing humane legislators who will support pro-animal legislation is key to achieving these protections in law.
On Nov 6, 2012, you’ll vote for a state representative and a state senator. As a voter in their district, candidates are especially interested in and receptive to you. So consider reaching out to them this election season!
How? It’s easy.
1. Enter your address at My Ballot to see who is running for state senator and state representative in your district. NOTE: Redistricting will be in effect when you vote, so the district number you live in currently may be different than the district number that will appear on your ballot.
2. Some races have an incumbent legislator running. Some of those incumbents received a score on MVAP’s Humane Scorecard, so you may want to check their 2009-2010 score or their 2011-2012 score.
3. Call or email the candidate, identify yourself as a voter in their district, and ask if he/she would:
– support legislation to regulate commercial breeding of dogs and cats (more information here)
– oppose legislation that criminalizes or otherwise impedes undercover investigations at animal facilities like puppy mills and industrial farms (more information here)
– support or oppose a bill or issue especially important to you or one MVAP has taken a position on
Please don’t hesitate to ask questions or to ask us for support!
Thank you for taking the time to be engaged.
