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TOP 10 LOBBYING TECHNIQUES
1. The most important lobbying is done in the lawmakers' home district through arranging meetings on
issues, making calls to the legislators about issues. Effective lobbying requires contacts on a
continuing basis.
2. Be well informed about the issues. Knowledge of the legislator and past positions on similar issues
is very helpful.
3. Know your facts and provide data and rationale to support your position.
4. Persuasion is the key, but please use common sense and courtesy.
5. Be concise and to the point. Do not overkill!
6. If you disagree with a legislator, don’t argue. Express reasonably and calmly your well-prepared
rationale for your position to the legislator.
7. If you are asked a question you cannot answer, say you don’t know but you will find the answer. Then
get back to them as soon as possible. Do not make up an answer or give wrong information.
8. Get to know each legislator’s staff. The legislative assistant usually spends more time studying the
issues and is more knowledgeable about specific details of a pending bill.
9. Remember that you do not have to be an expert on every legislative issue. You are the voter within the
community the legislator represents!
10. Follow up with a thank you note and keep in touch with your legislator.