How to Write a Letter to the President-Elect
Hundreds of thousands of letters are sent to the White House each day, where they are read by White House staffers. If the staff approve of a letter's contents, it will be sent to the President-Elect. According to ABC News, President Barack Obama reads 10 letters from the public per day, and a few of these letters have even influenced policy. Writing a successful letter to the President is not difficult as long as the form is correct.
Instructions
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Find the President-Elect's contact information on his website. The contact page may also instruct you to send letters to other political offices, such as a State Senator's or Governor's office. Otherwise, letters to the President-Elect can still be sent to the White House during the grace period between election day and inauguration, even if the President-Elect has not yet been sworn in.
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Type or hand write your letter. A typewritten letter will be easier to read, yet a handwritten letter will add a more personal touch as long as it is legible. Address the letter as "Dear Mr. President-Elect [surname here]." Briefly introduce yourself before explaining why you are writing, whether it be to make a request or comment, or to express a concern. Request a specific kind of response if you would like one. Thank the President-Elect for taking the time to read your letter. Sign it at the bottom.
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On the envelope, write the following:
Mr. President-Elect [surname here]
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Include a first-class stamp on the envelope. Write your return address in the upper left corner.
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Tips & Warnings
You may have to wait a long, undetermined period of time for a response.
References
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