Random things y'all might find helpful:
1- Vote early and campaigns will stop sending you political mail. If they don't know that candidate is getting hosed by consultants.
2- Answer every poll you can. Yes they are annoying, but politicians are obsessed with them. Remember, most of them only care about being reelected, so participating in polls allows you to be heard in ways beyond your imagination.
3- Politicians know every single one of their donors. Even a $25 dollar donation, especially to state level politicians will get you instant credit with them. This will allow your voice to be heard if there is an issue you care about.
4- Go to local political meetings if you have an agenda, politicians want to talk to people (so they can "win them over") and these local GOP or DNC meetings matter are a place they can do it. Don't be rude, but go up and shake their hand, say something positive to them, then keep it to one subject you care most about. They'll listen most of the time. If your elected official isn't going to these, that is a red flag.
5- Stop reading news that claims to be "non partisan." There is not such a thing. Find a source that has your world view, and learn how to read past the attempts to control the narrative. Get to the facts yourself, no one else is going to do it for you.
6- Don't post here and then think you can run for office. They will find everything!
HTH
~stick
