# Objective Understand the voting history and public statements of representatives from each state to see where they fall and how they've conducted themselves regarding their duty and their oath. Use this information to decide how to write to your representatives in a way that appeals to their sense of duty. Express your desire to vote for someone who protects the Constitution, all the rights of every American (their constituents), and how the current administration's actions and speech put our friends, family, and communities in danger by suppressing their speech, intimidating them into silence, and/or labeling them as enemies. *For reference, members of Congress take this oath when assuming the office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God." [(About the Senate & the U.S. Constitution | Oath of Office)](https://www.senate.gov/about/origins-foundations/senate-and-constitution/oath-of-office.htm)* # Keys to Communicate Effectively Begin your letter by explaining how *you* can help *them* and how they will benefit. Be in service to your audience. Don't try to sound smart, try to sound clear. # Guideline to Mailing Your Letter - If possible, write a handwritten letter and mail it in with your name and address. They will help so that your representative can see you are a registered voter which lends authenticity to your letter.