Letter to the editor
Get your point of view in your local paper.
Most newspapers have a simple letter-to-editor procedure: typically 150–250 words, depending on the paper. Many also accept longer op-eds and columns. Below are the talking points and your state's submission portals.
Ideas to consider including.
- Five of 47 Presidents have entered office without winning the popular vote. most recently in 2000 and 2016.
- In 2024, 94% of general-election campaign events happened in just seven states. Voters in 43 states were spectators.
- State-level winner-take-all rules are not in the Constitution. Article II gives each state full authority over how it awards its electoral votes.
- The compact has been enacted in 19 jurisdictions controlling 222 of the 270 electoral votes needed. It activates automatically when states reach 270.
- Polling shows over 70% support in every state surveyed. across both parties and every demographic.
- Personal angle: why does this matter to you? A specific story (a neighbor who stopped voting, a candidate who never visited) carries far more weight than statistics alone.
Format tips
- Keep it tight. 150–250 words is the sweet spot. anything longer and editors trim.
- Lead with the local hook. Mention your state, your city, or a recent local story.
- One idea per letter. If you want to make multiple points, send multiple letters to different papers.
- Sign with your full name and city. Most papers require both before they'll print.