Advocacy Letter Templates
For Contacting a Local Congressperson
Subject: Request for Support of [Specific Policy/Legislative Action]
Dear [Local Congressperson’s Name],
I am writing to request your support for [specific policy or legislative action] that is important to me and our community.
[Briefly explain why this issue is important and how it impacts your community.] I believe [specific policy or legislative
action] will [benefit your community, improve lives, etc.].
[Briefly explain why this issue is important and how it impacts your community.] I believe [specific policy or legislative
action] will [benefit your community, improve lives, etc.].
Your support for this initiative would be greatly appreciated and would reflect the values of our community.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number]
For Contacting a State Congressperson
Subject: Support Needed for [Specific Policy/Legislative Action]
Dear [State Congressperson’s Name],
I am writing to urge your support for [specific policy or legislative action] currently under consideration in [state
legislature]. This issue is critical to [explain why this issue is important and how it impacts your state]. I believe [specific
policy or legislative action] will [benefit your state, improve lives, etc.].
legislature]. This issue is critical to [explain why this issue is important and how it impacts your state]. I believe [specific
policy or legislative action] will [benefit your state, improve lives, etc.].
Your support for this initiative would be invaluable and would help [achieve specific goals, uphold values, etc.] in our
state.
state.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number]
For Contacting a Federal Congressperson
Subject: Urgent Support Needed for [Specific Policy/Legislative Action]
Dear [Federal Congressperson’s Name],
I am writing to urge your support for [specific policy or legislative action] currently under consideration in Congress. This
issue is critical to [explain why this issue is important and how it impacts your community/state/country]. I believe
[specific policy or legislative action] will [benefit your community/state/country, improve lives, etc.].
issue is critical to [explain why this issue is important and how it impacts your community/state/country]. I believe
[specific policy or legislative action] will [benefit your community/state/country, improve lives, etc.].
Your support for this initiative would be instrumental in [achieving specific goals, upholding values, etc.] for our country.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number]