Contacting your elected officials

In our experience, the most effective ways to make your voice heard are, in order of effectiveness:

1) Personal visit by large group
2) Paper petition signed by citizens, the more the better
3) Advertisements directly addressing your reps by name
4) Phone or letter campaigns
5) Personal visit by you
6) Personal Telegram
7) Hand-written letter
8) Phone call
9) E-mail
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1,396) Questionable e-mail petition

We always recommend a phone call or letter over an e-mail. But however you reach your Government Representatives, whomever they are, do it, whether by e-mail, phone, telegram, or out in the street, it does make a difference, no matter where on this list it is.

Generally speaking, e-mail petitions that are forwarded are a waste of your time. Why? Online petitions that you must go to and sign up for are much better. Paper petitions are best.

Use the links to find out how to get in touch with your public officials. Never forget: they work for you.