[bens74]

I just did this for the first time, I found all three of mine had websites with a form to fill in which I used to leave my message. I hope filling in the form counts as much as a phone call? I left one a phone message too, but do kind of hate calling people...

[mostlysimilar]

Email is NOT as good! Phone calls are the most effective means by far. I know it's uncomfortable, it is for me too, but you need to power through that feeling. It gets easier the more you do it.

I called and kept calling until I got through. There were busy signals for 30 minutes before I got in. Be persistent. Keep trying!

[redserk]

To add, as someone who’s called offices to share opinions over the last several years:

You may get either voicemail or someone will pick up. A staffer will be who gets these messages, so be polite. Simply being polite means you’d be doing better than a lot of other callers.

I state my name, that I am a constituent, my city+ZIP, a brief message stating that I urge the congressperson to support/oppose an action and why.

If you’re talking to a human, give them a moment to jot it down and you’re done.

Also, you don’t have to call their DC office. If that line is busy, try a field office.