Lobbying 101 -- Seek to Influence Your Legislator

  • The most important thing you can do now is to talk to your legislator!  They all need to know that having Equal Rights is a top issue for you, that putting an ERA in our MN state constitution is LONG overdue. 
  • We would like our legislators flooded with postcards, emails, telephone calls and personal visits.  If you can't make it in person -- please mail a postcard, send an email or make a phone call.  (Find out more about your legislators below.) 
  • Even if they share your same views -- you need to let them know!  Why?  Because if they only hear from people who oppose their view they'll think no body really wants it.
  • You can see, call, email or write your legislators any day -- to see them in person it helps to set up an appointment.  Contact info is on your districts page.
  • Go to your district page (see buttons below) to find out more about your legislators, contact info and talking (writing) points and tips.
  • For more history and information about the ERA and why we need one check the Materials page for our Power Point presentation (especially pages 30 -45 for why and arguments against an ERA)
Not sure which district you live in check here...
​Action Steps
  1. Visit each of your representatives.
  2. Talk to them about why you feel it is important to have an ERA.
  3. Be sure they know the bill numbers:
    • State: SF 224, 101 & 2827 and  HF 189, 313 & 3257  are bills to put the ERA into the MN Constitution.
    • Federal: SF 229 and HF 356 are bills to pass a resolution demanding the deadline be removed from the Federal ERA and that ratification is advanced.
  4. Ask them to take action – the district pages (below) indicate the type of action they can take!
  5. If you don't see them in person, call them, send them a postcard, email or letter that tells your story and asks for their support.
  6. Let us know how it goes!  Click HERE 
List of all Legislators -- who supports ERA, who signed a bill, who is on which committee...
Who supports ERA, who signed a bill, who is on committees. 3.18.18
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Quick Roster of Members (Name, Dist, Rm#, Phone#)
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Once you know your District -- click on a button below to go to your page, then click on your district number to find out your Senator and Representatives, including where they stand on the ERA issue and what you could encourage them to do.   FYI: Information will be updated as it comes in.  Website may be more current than print out sheet.
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How to Talk to Your Representative about the ERA
You can use any of the following language to talk about the ERA with your representative or use it in the ERA postcard, an email or letter. ​
  • Women have been denied equality in the Constitution -- at this time the constitution does NOT prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex or gender.  It is time for women to be given the respect they deserve.

  • Twenty-four other states in the United States (including Texas) have added an Equal Rights Amendment to their State Constitution.  It is time to give Minnesotan citizens the opportunity to vote for an Equal Rights Amendment. 
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  • Recent events have shown clearly that despite claims of equality, women still face inequality due to sexual harassment, inequitable pay and unequal treatment in the courts. Our courts are an uncertain place to determine the equality rights of over half our population.
  • The United States Constitution didn't specify something was strictly "male" until the 14th amendment (1868) which clarified this meant Male and not human or Female. This is the first time one gender was specified over another.  ​

  • It’s time to give women respect. It’s time to pass the ERA!

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Capitol Complex Location & Parking Information

Both the Senate Office and the State Office are located across the street from the Capitol.  See the included maps for office and parking locations.
  • The Senators are in the new MN Senate Building. 
    95 University Ave W
    St Paul, MN 55155     
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  • The Representatives are in the State Office Building. 
    100 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    St Paul, MN 55155
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Building Location Map
Building Location Map
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Capitol Complex Map w/ Parking
Capitol Map w/ Parking
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