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Best place to contact officials

There is more than one way to reach a politician. Pick the one that matches what you are trying to do.

  1. 1

    Best forScripted calls

    Best if

    You want a script and a number for a current issue

    5 Calls

    A short brief, the right offices, a phone number, and words to say. Built for a five-minute call.

    Open 5 Calls
  2. 2

    Best forLetters without calling

    Best if

    You want to send a letter, email, or fax without calling

    Resistbot

    Type from your phone. It matches your address and delivers the message.

    Open Resistbot
  3. 3

    Best forA reusable directory

    Best if

    You want one place with phones, email, and social for people you follow

    Power Players

    A directory of about 10,000 officials and candidates, with phones, email, websites, and social accounts when those are public.

    Open Power Players
  4. 4

    Best forThe official lookup

    Best if

    You want the official government lookup

    USA.gov

    Federal, state, and local names from a .gov site.

    Open USA.gov

Use a listed number

Public phones and emails only. Many state legislators list one number or none. District offices still pick up.

Say one thing

Staff tally issues. One bill, one ask, your name and city. 5 Calls already writes this.

See the contact comparison

Open 5 CallsOpen ResistbotOpen Power PlayersOpen USA.gov

Last updated September 23, 2026