How do they match: Legislators

  • Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

  • Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
  • Establish personal offices in local districts or states, and manage office staff.
  • Keep abreast of the issues affecting constituents by making personal visits and phone calls, reading local newspapers, and viewing or listening to local broadcasts.
  • Organize and maintain campaign organizations and fundraisers, in order to raise money for election or re-election.
  • Represent their government at local, national, and international meetings and conferences.
  • Seek federal funding for local projects and programs.