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Knowing who represents you on both the state and federal level is key to having an impact on public policy decisions.  Legislators consider very carefully the opinions of their constituents.
To find the name of your state and federal legislators, check the links below:

Iowa:

House

Senate

Wisconsin:

Assembly

Senate

Minnesota:

House

Senate

Illinois:

House

Senate

U.S. Congress:

House

Senate

View legislative service district maps [PDF format]:

• State House/Assembly districts
• State Senate districts
• U.S. Congressional districts

DO:

• Address your legislator properly. Letters should be addressed to "The Honorable (First and Last Name)." The salutation of the letter should read "Dear Senator (Last Name)" or "Dear Representative (Last Name)."
• Type your letter or write very legibly.
• Be brief and to the point. Discuss only one issue, state your opinion very clearly and identify a bill number.
• Use your own words and your own stationery. Be genuine!
• Be sure to include your address and sign your name legibly. If you have any family or business connection to the bill, explain it.
• Be courteous and reasonable.

DON'T:

• Don't write on a postcard.
• Don't sign and send a form letter.
• Don't begin with, "As a citizen and a taxpayer...." Legislators assume that you're both.
• Don't apologize for writing and taking their time. Legislators are glad to hear from you -- as long as you are brief, reasonable and to the point.
• Don't be rude, threatening or sarcastic.
• Don't be vague. Tell your legislator exactly what you have in mind.
• Don't send copies to several legislators when your letter is addressed to one particular legislator. If you want to contact several legislators, write an individualized letter to each.

DO:

• Do talk to staff. Unless you are a personal friend of the legislator, it is not necessary to speak directly with him or her. You can leave a message about your concerns with the individual who answers the phone, or, better yet, with the legislator's staff member who handles the particular issue in question. Feel free to say "I'd like to talk to the individual in your office who handles utility issues."
• Do keep your call short and to the point.
• Do give your full name and address.
• Do seek assurances that the message will be transmitted to your legislator, and request a response in writing. Feel free to say "Would you please pass this message directly to Representative Smith, and also send me a letter about his views on the bill?"

DON'T:

• Don't argue. Just express your opinions. Say why you feel the way you do, and state what action you want your legislator to take.