Writing letters to the editor publicly reinforces our local Indivisible endorsements and signals to the community that these candidates have real, grassroots backing. A well-placed letter in a hometown paper can shape local narratives, influence undecided voters, and remind elected officials that their constituents are paying attention and organized.
A few notes:
- Customize/edit to your own voice. Whether you’re sending a letter to the Editor of your newspaper or emailing friends, when your letter is distinctly you, it’s more authentic and believable.
- Watch length/word count. Most newspapers require Letters to the Editor to be 225-300 words – and they will edit or reduce word counts as they see fit – to fit more letters in the paper.
- Shorter is better. See above. Edits happen, so the best chance of making your point and making it stick is to keep your letter under 200 words, if possible.
- Timing is key. Ballots drop October 16th in Washington. Timing your editorial submission so it’s published before the general election on deadline on November 3rd.
Indivisible also has tips on how to write letters to the editor that really get attention and and a short video with an example letter.
Where to submit
Here are some places where you might consider submitting your letter:
