Ask if the office has received other calls from constituents 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 directory assistance. Your U.S. senator or representative can be reached at their Washington, D.C., office through the Capitol switchboard. 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 experiences. Personal letters and real stories are more effective than preprinted postcards or petitions.