Write a Letter to Your Legislator

You are the reason UMass Amherst will become a priority for your MA state Representative and Senator. A legislator always has time to hear from constituents.

Best Practices

Letters are an effective method for contacting your legislators. This personal contact reflects your time spent in considering the issue and crafting a message. Legislators usually respond to constituents' letters.

You will have the most impact contacting your legislator(s) representing your community.

You may also consider contacting members of your local delegation. These are legislators who represent towns surrounding your community. Local delegations often share the same interests and work collaboratively on issues affecting the local area.

You may consider contacting legislators in leadership positions like the Speaker of the House, the Senate President, and the chairpeople of the Higher Education Committee. Legislators' committee assignments are available on their web-sites.

How to Contact Your Legislators: If you don't know who your MA state legislators.

Each legislator has a web page with contact information. The legislative directory gives you easy access.

You can call your local city or town clerk -- they can be found in the white pages of your telephone directory under your town government.

Write to your MA state Representative

Address your envelope:
The Honorable [First Name Last Name]
Massachusetts House of Representatives
State House
Boston, MA 02133

Salutation for your letter:
Dear Representative [Last Name]:

Write to your MA state Senator

Address your envelope:
The Honorable [First Name Last Name]
Massachusetts Senate
State House
Boston, MA 02133

Saluation for your letter:
Dear Senator [Last Name]:

Thank you for your UMass Amherst Advocacy.