Ask if the office has received other calls from consituents on the same issue and, if so, what position most of the callers took on the issue. Most Senators and Representatives maintain one or more offices in the state or congressional district they represent. You can find the phone number in the U.S. government section of your telephone directory or by calling information. If you wish to call the Washington, D.C. office, you can reach your Senator or Representative through the Capitol switchboard. The Letter Your letters to Washington can make a difference.
Legislators rely on letters to find out what the people back home are thinking.
And, for you, letter-writing can be the first step in building an ongoing relationship with your legislators. Spell your legislator's name correctly. Write legibly or type your letters. Use your own words and your own experiences. Personal letters and real stories are more effective than preprinted postcards or petitions.