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I hope these ideas help make your letter writing even more rewarding. We have several different campaigns active right now, and there are hundreds of thousands of voters left to adopt this cycle. Sign up for one of our active campaigns at votefwd.org/campaigns

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Tip #4: Use cool, unique stamps! While the classic stars and stripes are great, picking up new, colorful stamp designs at my local post office is an easy way to help my letters stand out in a pile of advertisements and junk mail.

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Tip #3: Fold the letter inside out. Fanning the fold inside out ensures the first thing a voter sees when opening the envelope is their own handwritten name, making them much more likely to pull the letter out and read it.

Tip #2: Make the letter pop with color! I keep a mix of highlighters, pens, and markers nearby to highlight key dates or races. I'm team quality over quantity, and I want voters to see that a real person spent time writing to them because their vote matters.

[If you need research-backed inspiration for what to write, check out our blog post on how to craft a compelling personal story by visiting votefwd.org/blog]

Tip #1: Keep a reference letter handy. I usually keep a completed letter (or one I messed up on!) right in front of me as my template copy so my eyes can easily follow along while I write and multitask.

Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Whether you're writing your first batch or your hundredth, these tips from Vote Forward program manager Amanda can make your letter writing *even more* fun. 🧵

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These are the races that determine whether democracy holds, and they’re exactly where one letter can make the biggest difference. Be a part of it: visit votefwd.org/campaigns to adopt.

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Two new states are available in the Down-Ballot Election Integrity Letters campaign: Colorado and Montana. They’re joining North Carolina and Nevada in Vote Forward’s letter-writing campaign for the races that will determine how ballots get cast, counted, certified, and challenged

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Everyone at the post office already knows my name 🥲

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Just dropped: Michigan New Voter Guides! 🚗🧤New Voter Guides are testing whether pairing a handwritten letter from a volunteer with clear information on how to vote will help new voters successfully cast their ballots. CTA: Get started at votefwd.org/get-involved

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Stocked up and ready to write? ✍️ Adopt voters and send letters ➡️ votefwd.org/get-involved...

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📣 Starting Sunday, July 12th, the price of First-Class Mail Forever Stamps is increasing from 78 cents to 82 cents. Now is the perfect time to stock up at the current price if you plan to write letters to voters this year. Stock up at store.usps.gov

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

50,000+ voters adopted. That’s 50,000 potential voters we wouldn’t have reached without you. 🎉 Lots more voters to be adopted in the queue–have you claimed letters yet? Get involved ➡️ votefwd.org/get-involved

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

In Vote Forward’s upcoming campaign Ground Truth Civic Action Follow-Up Letters, we’ll work together to write letters to voters who have had conversations with canvassers about their vote and what they care about. votefwd.org/get-involved#groundtruth

Ground Truth Civic Action Follow-Up Letters graphic featuring text: "Experiment: A single conversation between a canvasser and a voter on the doors may not be enough to convince a skeptical voter. But when a Swing Left Ground Truth canvasser has a real conversation with someone about what they care about, and a Vote Forward volunteer follows up with a letter that picks up where that conversation left off, we can move people along the path to participation in democracy. Vote Forward hypothesis: A tailored letter after a real conversation supports voter turn out more effectively than either tactic alone."

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This year, Vote Forward’s launching brand-new campaigns to help rebuild trust in government and increase voter participation. Over the next few weeks, we'll share exactly how you can get involved—starting with Down-Ballot Election Integrity Letters. votefwd.org/get-involved#downballot

A poster titled "Down-Ballot Election Integrity Letters" with the following text: "Experiment: Do you know your county clerk? Election board member? Most Americans have never heard of the people who run their elections, but these down-ballot officials make the decisions that determine whether democracy holds. Write letters in a curated slate of races where turnout is low, and noise is lower—the elections where Vote Forward letters have the strongest evidence of turning out voters. Vote Forward hypothesis: Letters for races down the ballot increase turnout in elections critical for democracy protection."

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We imagine a country where every American receives the support they need to participate in democracy—and where volunteers can take proven actions to strengthen it. This is how we do it.

The image is an informational poster with the heading "GET TO KNOW VoteFwd" featuring three main objectives: "Meeting people’s material needs," "Rebuilding trust in government," and "Turning out voters." Each objective is briefly described.

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

👋 Some big news to share: Since 2017, our community of volunteers has worked together to increase voter turnout and protect democracy. Now, Vote Forward is evolving!

Yellow poster with the text: "We imagine a country where every American receives the support they need to participate in democracy—and where volunteers can take proven actions to strengthen it." The phrase "participate in democracy" is highlighted.

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This is what it’s all about: working together, learning as we go, and knowing we’re doing our part to protect democracy.

“I often wonder about the effectiveness of the things I do, and with Vote Forward, I don't have to guess. Not every campaign necessarily works out, but the team has always been honest about it. In recent years, Vote Forward has focused on trying new things to find what will work for the current day, and that's thanks to research results and all the volunteer feedback. It's hard to stay hopeful, but knowing that I'm part of an active, evolving effort to make all of our lives better helps me sleep at night.”
- Ingrid, Vote Forward volunteer

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

At Vote Forward, we believe the act of volunteering—regular people doing real work for their neighbors and their democracy—is itself part of the civic infrastructure we must strengthen to have a thriving democracy.

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

There’s too much at stake in November and beyond to solely rely on traditional voter contact. We’re hard at work developing new and innovative tactics to understand what kinds of support help more people successfully participate in democracy. More is coming soon. 👀

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Newly-eligible voters often have every intention of casting a ballot, but hit surprise barriers. In PA, we’re sending New Voter Guides with tips and handwritten notes to help build voting habits for life. Today is the last day to join in! votefwd.org/district/PA_2026_C3_NVK

Vote Forward volunteers send heartfelt handwritten letters to unregistered and low-propensity voters encouraging them to participate in our democracy. The letters have been shown to significantly boos...

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Need plans for the evening beyond doomscrolling? Have a friend over and send New Voter Guides to newly-eligible PA voters to set them up for success in their first elections. You'll feel better when you make an impact. We make it easy! Sign up now: votefwd.org/campaigns

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We are going to work hard to ensure the frustration many Virginians and Vote Forward volunteers feel translates into continued opportunities to find the most effective way to reach voters, strengthen civic participation, and protect our democracy when it feels under strain.

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This outcome doesn’t diminish the importance of that work, or what it will help us learn about reaching voters in new ways.

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Our voter contact work in Virginia was incredibly important. In just 5 weeks, Vote Forward volunteers adopted more than 52,000 voters and sent personal Community Support Letters that tested a new tactic to encourage people to vote while connecting them to support resources.

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This referendum opened the door to maps that give Democrats an additional 2-4 congressional seats going into the midterms, a move that would have countered gains Republicans are making in other states via mid-cycle partisan redistricting efforts.

Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Earlier today, the Virginia Supreme Court, against the will of Virginia voters, struck down the redistricting referendum that passed last month.

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We are halfway to our goal of adopting 207,976 first-time voters in PA! Vote Forward volunteers are sending New Voter Guides with a handwritten note encouraging newly registered voters in Pennsylvania to build lifelong voting habits. Help get it done! votefwd.org/district/PA_2026_C3_NVK

Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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Volunteers have now adopted over 50% of targeted voters in Pennsylvania 🥳 108,015 new voters are already being reached with New Voter Guides. Now we keep pushing—because the remaining 99,961 voters are just as important. Finish the work with us: votefwd.org/campaigns

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Vote Forward is powered by people like you—volunteers testing and scaling new ways to reach voters and strengthen participation in our democracy. Learn more & get involved: votefwd.org

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

In Pennsylvania, Vote Forward is helping new voters show up by providing handwritten New Voter Guides that include voting info and planning tools. 99,670 voters adopted (48%) 108,306 still to go ✉️ Join in: votefwd.org/campaigns

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Volunteers have adopted 76,550 voters in Pennsylvania as of this morning—that’s 36% of the campaign goal. But 138,481 voters still need to be reached. If you’ve been looking for a concrete way to take action, this is it. ✉️ Adopt voters and start writing: votefwd.org/campaigns

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The window to send letters in Virginia ahead of the special election closes on April 14th. Right now, 30,357 voters are still waiting to be reached. That’s the work in front of us. If you’ve been waiting to plug in, this is the time to get started. bit.ly/3Ukvr9T

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