Put Candidates on the Record

One of the most important things you can do to end government-sponsored torture is to work to elect anti-torture candidates to Congress. A bi-partisan majority in the House and Senate currently oppose torture, but they are being stymied in their efforts to end it by a vigorous pro-torture minority. You can help change that by working to put candidates on the record on the issue of torture, and by helping to ensure that anti-torture candidates (of either party) defeat pro-torture candidates (again, of either party).

The most important step you can take is to show up to campaign events and ask candidates about their positions on torture.

Click Here for a comprehensive toolkit containing all the information you need to meet with candidates and ask questions about torture at campaign events.

Click Here for a shorter two page handout that provides guidelines for attending campaign events and contains sample torture-related questions.

Click Here to let us know what you're planning to do in your district, so we can provide support and connect you with other anti-torture advocates in your area.

Click Here to access other helpful election resources from our ally Human Rights First.