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A.J. Guererro, the 2005-06 YLC from Tennessee shakes hands with Sen. Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN).
A.J. Guererro, the 2005-06 YLC from Tennessee shakes hands with Sen. Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN).

An important element of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour is meeting and talking with your Senators and

Representative. This is an excellent opportunity to ask about an issue facing you, your co-op, or your community. You may have a general question about an aspect of the federal government. What ever the case, don't be shy. The only stupid question is the one never asked.

Not a “political geek?” Can't tell the difference between liberals and conservatives? It's ok. You have plenty of time to study the issues and figure it out…and even change your mind.

Below are some resources that help explain the political process.