Government Contacts

As representatives of the business community, we strongly believe that every citizen should have the knowledge and ability to contact their legislators about the issues that are most important to them. We encourage you to exercise your civic right by voting, writing your legislators, and reading up on key issues. Below you will find your legislators’ information so that you can help voice your opinion and make a difference.

Voter information

Minnesota: You may register the day of the election in Minnesota with a proper ID or if an already registered voter vouches for you. A registration form is included in the local Qwest Dex phone directory. There is a 20-day rule for the Secretary of State to stop accepting pre-registrations and to print the list of voters to send to the county auditors. All those wishing to register within 20 days of an election must do it at the polling site. For more information, visit the Secretary of the State.

North Dakota: North Dakota does not require pre-registration to vote. Visit the Secretary of State to find your poll location.

Contacting a Legislator in North Dakota

House and Senate leaders are the only members assigned an office and receive assistance from a legislative staff member. During a session, all legislators can be reached by leaving a message with the legislative telephone message center at 1.888.NDLEGIS (635.3447) or 701.328.3373, or by physical addresses listed on their biographies. Legislators have access to email and their addresses can be found at www.legis.nd.gov/contact-my-legislators.

Contacting a Legislator in Minnesota

Minnesota legislators are assigned offices and a legislative assistant to help coordinate their work and constituent requests. Staff members can be very helpful in ensuring legislators receive your communications. In addition, calling, writing letters to their physical address and emailing are all acceptable means of communications.

While visiting the Minnesota Capitol, meetings with your legislator can be arranged through their legislative assistant. They can also advise you on how to call a legislator out of a committee meeting or off the House or Senate Floor.

Public Policy Guide
 

The Chamber’s Public Policy Guide serves as a resource to the issues affecting the metro and a guide to local legislators serving the region. It outlines The Chamber’s stance on various measures and is a must-have guide for all those interested in public policy.