Tips When Writing Your Elected Officials

The following are provided as tips that you may find helpful when sending an email or letter to your legislators.

• Write to the legislators for whom you can vote



• Address only one issue per letter



• Ask for something specific (e.g. pass the bill or stop the filibuster)



• Keep it short



• Make it personal (e.g, I am a veteran who believes my fellow veterans living in DC should be allowed to vote)



• Use your organization or institution's letterhead, if applicable



• Be courteous



• Include your return address and phone number on your letter



• Follow up with a phone call to the legislator's office

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