I went with a group of like-minded individuals to talk to our actual representatives in Congress; we did the Senate one day and the House the other. Fascinating. Intriguing. Congress was not in session so we had appointments to see aides, but one pol accidentally showed up! Don't know who was more surprised, the rep (Yikes! Constituents!) or us (Yikes! The congressman!) when the inner door popped open and there were a half-dozen people around the conference table...

Anybody done this, here in the US?

And how does it work across the Pond? I know y'all "stand for Parliament" where we would "run for office" but beyond that, I know nothing, Jon Snow.