Your Street Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Today’s Date
Your Legislator’s Name (see chart below)
Your Legislator’s Street Address
Your Legislator’s City, State, Zip
Dear (Insert Title, using chart below for guidance):
I am writing to (Insert support or oppose) the proposal to (Insert issue). This proposed legislation would … (insert information on why you support or oppose the measure. Remember to be courteous and respectful, not confrontational. Describe how the issue affects you and, whenever possible, include facts and examples to support your position. Personal experience can strengthen your position on the issue and encourage the legislator to listen more closely to your position.)
I urge you to (Insert oppose or support) this measure, and to let me know how you plan to vote on it.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
(Insert Your Signature)
Your First and Last Name
Use the chart below to determine the correct address format and salutation for your elected officials:
| President of the United States |
President John Doe
The White House
Washington, DC 20500 |
Dear Mr. President: |
| U.S. Senator |
The Honorable John Doe
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510 |
Dear Senator Doe: |
| U.S. Representative |
The Honorable John Doe
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515 |
Dear Representative Doe: |
| Governor |
The Honorable John Doe
State Capitol
City, State and Zip Code |
Dear Governor Doe: |
| State Senator |
The Honorable John Doe
(State) State Senate
Capitol City, State and Zip Code |
Dear Senator Doe: |
State Representative
State Assemblyman/woman |
The Honorable John Doe
(State) House of Representatives or
(State) Assembly
Capitol City, State and Zip Code |
Dear Representative Doe or
Dear Assemblyman/woman Doe: |
| Mayor |
The Honorable John Doe
Mayor of (City)
City, State and Zip Code |
Dear Mayor Doe: |