Whats the best way to contact elected officials?
You’ll find links to elected officials under the “Contact Us” tab on this site. You will have the most impact if you call, fax, or write (handwritten letters are best). Every office holder tracks messages from constituents – those in the office holder’s district or state. Indicate clearly what issue or bill you are talking about and what position you take(e.g., “Pass Oregon SB 1000, granting civil unions and banning discrimination”). Call or fax: For officials in Congress, call either their Washington DC office or regional Oregon office. Faxes can be typed letters or brief, legible notes; include your return address. Postal mail: For members of Congress, send mail to a regional office (e.g., the Eugene office of Senators Wyden and Smith). Mail sent to Washington DC is quarantined for months and ends up arriving very late and bedraggled. Email: Email messages receive varying amounts of attention, according to the processes set up by the official. E.g., US Rep. DeFazio assures constituen
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