Citizens for True Democracy: Contact Congress

Take Action -- Contact Congress

The best way for citizens to voice their concerns is to contact their Representatives and Senators. Faxing their offices is the best option, but phone calls and e-mail are also very effective.

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Send a Fax to Congress

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Dear Member:
 
As a constituent, I am writing to let you know that I think that the Electoral College is anti-democratic and unfair. I am very alarmed by the prospect of the winner of the popular vote not winning the presidential election, which appears to be the case in this election.
 
Regardless of ideology and party affiliation, I think that all Representatives and Senators have an obligation to oppose this clear departure from the will of the American people. Whoever wins the most popular votes should win the presidential election, regardless of who happens to win the electoral vote.
 
As a remedy, Rep. Ray LaHood and Sen. Dick Durbin have introduced resolutions to initiate the process of repealing the Electoral College (House Joint Resolution 23 and Senate Joint Resolution 56). Though I oppose the provision in their proposed constitutional amendment that triggers run-off elections if no candidate receives 40 percent of the popular vote, I encourage you to support a constitutional amendment that abolishes the Electoral College. In its place, the Constitution should require direct presidential elections. I also favor future congressional action to implement instant run-off voting.

Thank you very much for your attention to this important matter.

Call Congress on the Phone

Step #1: Find your Rep's phone number
Find your Senator's phone number
Or call Capitol Hill operator: (202) 224-3121

Step #2: Follow this script:

E-mail Your Rep. and Senators

Type your Rep. or Senator's e-mail here

Representatives' e-mail: firstname.lastname@mail.house.gov
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Type your name here

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Be sure to modify the following message depending on whether you are writing to a Rep. or Senator:

Dear Representative/Senator ______,

My name is ______, and you are my Representative/Senator. I am writing to let you know that I think that the Electoral College is anti-democratic and unfair. I am very alarmed by the prospect of the winner of the popular vote not winning the presidential election, which appears to be the case in this election.

Regardless of ideology and party affiliation, I think that all Representatives and Senators have an obligation to oppose this clear departure from the will of the American people. Whoever wins the most popular votes should win the presidential election, regardless of who happens to win the electoral vote.

As a remedy, Rep. Ray LaHood and Sen. Dick Durbin have introduced resolutions to initiate the process of repealing the Electoral College (House Joint Resolution 23 and Senate Joint Resolution 56). Though I oppose the provision in their proposed constitutional amendment that triggers run-off elections if no candidate receives 40 percent of the popular vote, I encourage you to support a constitutional amendment that abolishes the Electoral College. In its place, the Constitution should require direct presidential elections. I also favor future congressional action to implement instant run-off voting.

Thank you very much for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,
______