Guidelines for Writing Postcards to Ohioans About Gerrymandering

Please read these instructions thoroughly before beginning writing your postcards.

  • If you are postcarding with a group, everyone must complete the nonpartisan pledge. QR code can be found on the bottom of this page.
  • Use only cards provided by the RAC, with clear messages about the election.
  • Please use the script as a guide: These talking points were written in collaboration with our partner organizations for specific voter groups. Please only use the specific talking points listed and remain nonpartisan.
  • Please respect and protect voter privacy: Shred and delete voter address lists when done. Cover personal info if taking photos of your written postcards to share with friends.
  • Neatly hand write and address: a personal touch. Do not pre-print addresses or script. If your handwriting is iffy, please have a friend check your cards for legibility.
  • Please use color to underline or highlight key phrases or decorate a bit. This makes our cards eye-catching and personal; more likely to be noticed, picked up and read!
  • Leave 1" space under the address for the Post Office to affix or print a barcode, and ample room at the top for the postmark. No decorative stickers, as they can jam postal scanners.
  • Feel free to ask questions to campaign@rac.org.
  • Before you begin writing your postcards take a moment to mark the moment with a blessing. Take what could be a mundane act and elevate it to a higher level. You can offer the blessing provided on the small card or another of your own choosing or creation.
  • All postcards should be mailed between October 10-20!

Learn more and get involved in RAC-Ohio's Gerrymandering Campaign.

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Photo of a QR code for the postcard pledge for EVEV in OH


Postcard script

Dear "X",

Personal greeting and introduction

(i.e., "Hello! I am XXX, a volunteer with my faith community reaching out to Ohio voters about the important election on Tuesday, November 5th.")

Choose 1 of the following messages:

1. Gerrymandering lets politicians pick their voters - that's not how democracy works! The Citizens Not Politicians Amendment lets voters pick our representatives - that's how it should be.

2. Gerrymandering creates unaccountable representatives, elected only by a minority of people.

3. Representative government is the foundation of democracy that is of, for, and by the people. Gerrymandered district maps violate that foundation.

4. Gerrymandering distorts democracy, leading to political outcomes and policy decisions that aren't what the majority of voters actually want. 

I hope we can count on you to vote Yes on 4!

You can learn more about the issue and how to cast your vote at citizensnotpoliticians.org.

Personal Salutation (Sincerely, "Your Name")