Description
Every two years each member of the House of Representatives runs for reelection. Answer ALL parts of the essay prompt below in an essay with a minimum of 350 words. Cite at least two references to support your statements.
Follow the link to determine who your U.S. Representative is based on your address.
-- Who is your United States Representative?
-- When were they first elected?
-- Summarize their established positions (this can be found on their website. Be sure to paraphrase or use quotations as necessary--DO NOT PLAGIARIZE).
-- Do their political positions align with your own? If yes, how so? If not, in what ways could they better represent you as their constituent?
-- Now that you have their contact information, do you think it is valuable to reach out to political leaders? Why or why not?