Affecting Policy Starts with You!

Know Who Represents You

Find Your Legislator is an easy tool that tells you which Connecticut lawmakers are assigned to represent you based on your address. Find out your State Representative, State Senator, US Senators, and US Congressperson including which bills they are currently working on and how to contact their offices. 

Get Out and Vote

Even though 2025 is not a major election year, you have the most voice in your local elections. Your local officials decide issues from book bans to low-income housing development and you deserve to have a say in how those impact you and your community.

Check to See if You're Registered so you're not surprised come voting season. You may be marked as "inactive" if you have not voted in the last two federal elections, meaning you may have to take some extra steps to update your registration before voting. Remember that Connecticut has closed primaries, so if you intend to vote in a primary election, you need to be registered with the political party associated with that primary. 

Register to Vote if you are not registered and have never voted before in a US election. 

Learn what's on your ballot. Often, key issues that directly affect your local and state laws are voted on during regular elections. Take time to get informed on these initiatives and how they impact your community. 

Know your Rights as a Trans Voter. This resource shares important information on state processes and rights that impact folks who may be in various stages of name and gender document changes. 

Stay Informed on Current Issues

See ACLU's legislative tracker to learn about new legislation and how it impacts you on a state and federal level.

Run for Local Office

In 2022, around 34% of local elections and 33% of state legislature elections were uncontested according to CivicPulse. If you are LGBTQ+ and you want to run for local office, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund has resources for LGBTQ+ people who want to run for office. There are local and national resources and supports for training, mentorship, and more for those who are looking to run for office. Why shouldn't it be you? 

LGBTQ Advocacy

Crush the Comments

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Proposed Rules Impacting Gender-Affirming Care

Comment Portal - Submit a comment securely without providing your personal metadata.

Commenting Toolkit - Learn about the commenting process, rules to follow, and how to craft a compelling comment from your experiences. Information about upcoming legislation is provided to better understand what’s at stake.

Get Personalized Help - Schedule a virtual visit with professionals who can walk you through the process or answer specific questions.

Join the Webinar - Sunday, January 11th at 6pm. Whether you are commenting individually or planning to attend a Crush the Comments social, this webinar will prepare you for what to expect. We’ll cover the basics of both proposed rules, their anticipated impact, best practices for commenting, and any questions. The webinar link will be emailed to you after registration.