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Find & contact your elected officials
Democracy works better when officials hear from the people they represent. Use these official tools to find yours, then reach out — here’s how to do it so it actually counts.
Your members of Congress (federal)
Two U.S. senators and one U.S. representative speak for you in Washington.
- Congress.gov — Find Your MembersThe official congressional directory; search by state and district.Government
- House.gov — Find Your RepresentativeEnter your ZIP to find your U.S. House member and their contact form.Government
- Senate.gov — SenatorsContact information for both of your U.S. senators.Government
- GovTrack — your membersFind your members and see their voting records and sponsored bills.Nonpartisan
State & local officials
Governors, state legislators, mayors, city councils, and school boards decide most of what affects your daily life.
- USA.gov — Elected officialsOfficial government hub for finding federal, state, and local officials.Government
- Open StatesLook up your state legislators and track state bills by address.Nonpartisan
- Ballotpedia — Who represents me?Neutral profiles of your officials at every level, by address.Nonpartisan
- National League of Cities — find your cityBackground on local government; your city or county site lists council members.Nonpartisan
How to be heard
Calling works best
A phone call to the district or DC office is the most effective way to be counted. Staff tally calls by issue. Say your name and ZIP (so they know you're a constituent), name the bill or issue, state your ask in one sentence, and thank them.
Personal beats form letters
A few sentences in your own words — especially a personal story about how an issue affects you — carries far more weight than a mass-forwarded petition.
Match the issue to the level
Federal officials handle national law and the budget; state legislators handle schools, roads, and most criminal law; city and county officials handle zoning, policing, and local services. Contact the level that actually decides your issue.
Show up in person
Town halls, district office hours, and public comment periods are open to constituents and are remembered. Local meetings are the easiest to attend and the least crowded.
Looking for organized campaigns and events instead of contacting officials on your own? Head to Take action for vetted volunteer opportunities, or the party resources directory.