1. Questions for Candidates
Katie Breslin, Young Adult Program Manager at Friends Committee on National Legislation

2. Why Should We Engage Candidates With Questions
To find out more information about their stance
To understand their values
To show urgency around an issue
To persuade the members to support your issue

3. Your impact
As a constituent
As a medical student

4. Where to find candidates
In your community!
Information on their website
Through local clubs and organizations
TownHallProject.com

5. Before you ask… Do your research! Is there current legislation?
What data or research will this elected official respond well to?
Are there resources that can help you craft a question?
FCNL.org/Congress
Is there current legislation?

6. What makes a perfect question
Avoid partisan language.
Center questions around how this will impact the topic
Think about what is the “right” answer.
Keeping it broad vs being specific.
Keep an open mind!
Give them time to answer the question.

7. YOU DID IT!
But your job isn’t done.

8. Follow up!
Get contact information from staffer
If you can’t, call the office and ask for the scheduler.
Be specific in the .
Ask for a lobby visit!

9. Any questions?
Contact Katie at