Postcards to Voters
In tight races across America, voters often need just a little nudge. We all ignore the glossy campaign flyers, and phone calls or texts annoy us, but a hand-written postcard brings a smile.
Today’s campaign is Tennessee District7. Speaker Johnson has refused to seat Adelita Grijalva (AZ, 7th) for more than a month. Her vote would advance legislation to release the Epstein files, so Johnson has closed the House (who are getting paid during the shutdown!) until January. He’s hoping they win this Tennessee race, neutralizing Adelita’s vote. Deny Johnson the satisfaction!
How to do it:
To participate in Postcards to Voters you first have to submit a sample of your writing. It’s pretty easy—I’ve been told I “write like a doctor” and I was able to qualify. It may be primarily to avoid bots from scooping up all the addresses, but if you love to decorate letters, then this is definitely your action! The prettier and more lovingly created, the stronger the message!
Once you are approved as a letter writer you request blocks of addresses. Don’t take more than you can handle, to insure they all get written! You can use your own postcards (look in vintage shops!) or you can order affordable ones with pro-voting messages from Voters for Postcards.
Each campaign has a message with specific talking points: when and how to vote, or some detail about the candidate. Beyond that, you can freelance a bit. Writing postcards is even more fun if you turn it into a group crafting experience: throw a party, or sit down at a coffee shop with colored pens, postcards, and a sign that say “join me!”
