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But did you know that in 46 states, state legislators are on the ballot, too? And that in 23 states, the entire state legislature - every single seat - is up for election?
State legislative races don't normally get much attention, but they should. Laws passed in our state legislatures have an enormous impact on our daily lives. It's up to us to choose who will represent our interests at the State Capitol.
Find out who is up for election in your state legislature, educate yourself about where they stand on issues that are important to you, and vote your values on Election Day.
Just how impactful are these state legislatures? Arizona's controversial anti-immigrant laws targeting Latinos or anyone else who looks or sounds "foreign" inspired a wave of copycat bills in legislatures across the country.
Since 2011, 18 state legislatures have passed voting restriction laws that make it harder for Americans to vote, many of them African-Americans, seniors, students and people with disabilities. And don't even get me started on how state legislatures across the country have gone after a woman's right to access the full spectrum of reproductive health services.
So, find out who is up for election in your state and which critical issues will be on the ballot so you can vote your values on Election Day.
State legislatures can also be a force for good. This year historic legislation was passed in Maryland and Washington State granting lesbian and gay couples the freedom to marry. In April, the Connecticut legislature repealed the death penalty, and over the last five years, three other states have done the same.
So, when your state legislature starts to debate the issues of our generation, make sure you've elected lawmakers who will defend our fundamental freedoms.
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Thanks for all you do,
 Sondra Goldschein Director of Policy and Advocacy |
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