How do I get groups to write postcards for a candidate?

October 19, 2022 10:47 AM

There are a ton of groups writing postcards for candidates, especially, but not limited to, swing states. Local candidate for state legislature is a good Dem running a poor campaign for reasons. Probably too late for this year, but this seems like a resource that could be incredibly helpful. How do candidates access this?
posted by Mom to Law & Government (5 answers total)

I would start by contacting each group, using the contact info on their web page, and asking them. Each group likely has specific criteria for candidates they will support. They might be willing to talk to candidates who reach out to them. They might have their own network of trusted advisors that helps them identify candidates to support. In any case, the way to find out is to contact them. 99% of life is about showing up.

Thank you for caring about this, and for doing something about it.
posted by Winnie the Proust at 11:47 AM on October 19, 2022 [2 favorites]

I've had great joy writing for this group. My 16-y-o daughter also writes postcards for them as well - https://www.gapostcard.org/
posted by heathrowga at 11:57 AM on October 19, 2022 [1 favorite]

Best answer: I love writing for Postcards to Voters - here is their contact form for campaigns.
posted by kimberussell at 12:15 PM on October 19, 2022 [3 favorites]

Contacting the groups is a good place to start, but a lot of candidates also coordinate their own postcard campaigns. The campaigns pull lists out of minivan or whatever canvassing database is used in your area based on who they’re targeting.

This cycle I’ve worked with local campaigns that printed their cards and large US Congress and Senate campaigns that asked volunteers to provide cards (you can get packs of Vote! Postcards on Amazon).
posted by jeoc at 8:00 PM on October 19, 2022 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: The candidate won, at least in part because the opponent was well-known and thoroughly disliked. At an event where I volunteered, I was able to talk to some staff further up the organization about postcard-writing campaigns. The candidate perked up at the realization that postcard writers pay the postage, and buy the cards. Will investigate sooner next time. Thanks, everyone.
posted by Mom at 5:57 PM on November 27, 2022