If someone has already called a representative about this, is it effective to keep calling? Or do they sort of count calls by individual and it doesn’t matter if you repeat?
Yes, I would recommend calling every day if you can to both the local and DC offices for your Congressperson and both Senators. In most offices, the senior staffers and Member get a report of the 3 most called about topics for each day at each of their offices (DC and local) and how many people discussed the topics. Be sure to include your zip code when you call, even if they don’t ask for it, because data’s often sorted that way too. It helps your case if your zip code is an area that traditionally votes for them, since they’ll want to get/keep your vote.
According to Hill staffers, Republican callers generally outnumber democrats 4-1, closer to 11-1 on hot-button issues, so persistent outreach can make a difference.
If someone has already called a representative about this, is it effective to keep calling? Or do they sort of count calls by individual and it doesn’t matter if you repeat?
Yes, I would recommend calling every day if you can to both the local and DC offices for your Congressperson and both Senators. In most offices, the senior staffers and Member get a report of the 3 most called about topics for each day at each of their offices (DC and local) and how many people discussed the topics. Be sure to include your zip code when you call, even if they don’t ask for it, because data’s often sorted that way too. It helps your case if your zip code is an area that traditionally votes for them, since they’ll want to get/keep your vote.
According to Hill staffers, Republican callers generally outnumber democrats 4-1, closer to 11-1 on hot-button issues, so persistent outreach can make a difference.