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Postcard Team
Postcard Team
Join “The Mighty Writers”
Join “The Mighty Writers”
Worried about our democracy? Want to do more and worry less? Have legible handwriting and time to write some postcards? Join us!
In 2024 our Sacramento Mighty Writers wrote over 8,000 postcards from home for three campaigns. Two were for two Arizona state legislative candidates Sister District supported. These are critical races where wins could help turn the Arizona legislature blue and block MAGA extremists. The third campaign targeted Gen Z voters in Arizona.
Postcards can help increase name recognition and get out the vote. State leg races are won by narrow margins so every voter contact counts!
Whether you're an experienced postcarder or you are taking your first step into political activism, we have all the details you need to get started postcarding from home.
If you would like to sign up to be on our team to hear about our postcard writing opportunities or if you have ANY questions at all about postcarding, please reach out to us at postcardteam.sdp.sac@gmail.com.
Do More and Worry Less!
Do More and Worry Less!
Write Postcards!
Write Postcards!
I am new to political activism, but am concerned enough about our democracy that I am following Michelle Obama's plea to #DoSomething. My motto this year was to “Do More and Worry Less!” (borrowed from Simon Rosenberg and the Hopium Chronicles, a great newsletter). We are done postcarding for this year, but if you live in the Sacramento area and also would like to do something, sign up for our Mighty Writer volunteer list. Below are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about our postcarding effort.
Ellen Schaefer, shown here writing not worrying!!
Postcarding FAQs:
Postcarding FAQs:
Who do I write? The information packet will contain a list of names and addresses for you to hand write on a postcard.
What do I say? The information packet will have a script approved by the campaign that we follow exactly. We are allowed to add colored boxes or highlights to emphasize the candidate’s name, vote date or other key points.
How many? I ask for people to sign up in increments of 30. If you want to do less, find a friend to do them with you!
How do I get a packet? Let us know whether you want the information emailed to you or you can pick up on my front porch in Sacramento 95864 area. If that is a difficulty, I can arrange a delivery.
How do I return cards? Same process in reverse … either drop off on my front porch or let me know if you need a pick-up.
What cards do I use? Postcards must be USPS compliant (index card thickness and ideally 4 x 6 inches, but no larger than 4.25” high and 6” long, and no smaller than 3.5” high and 5” long. The campaign requires we use non-partisan cards. They can have generic vote messages or be floral or have other non-offensive imagery. You can provide your own postcards or I have a supply of “Be a Voter” postcards that you may request.
Tips for newbies? I have a one-page document with Postcard Writing Tips for new writers and also useful reminders for returning writers. You can request by e-mail.
How to sign up? E-mail us at postcardteam.sdp.sac@gmail.com indicating your interest and as soon as we have a postcard event or campaign sign-up available, we will send you an e-mail with the details.
What if I’m confused? Reach out to us at postcardteam.sdp.sac@gmail.com. We are always happy to answer questions about postcarding.
What stamps do I use? Forever postcard stamps are now 56 cents each. Postcard stamps purchased at previous prices are still good as long as they say Forever on them. You can order them at this link or go to your local post office. Order Stamps
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