Letter Resources
Write. Keep writing. Don’t stop.
Use the tools and resources below to help you begin or continue making your voice heard.
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Ohio Senate and House Maps (Lookup)
Pre-Addressed Letter Templates
About the Letter Templates
These templates are pre-addressed for your convenience. Simply replace any fields shown in brackets { } with your own information (for example: {Address} or {First Last}).
No Template Available? Follow These Steps.
If a template is not available for your specific State Senator or State Representative, use The Ohio Legislature website shown below to look up the correct mailing address. You can then insert that address into any of the available templates before sending. Select the "District" link above their name and their contact information is available there.
Ohio Senate and House Maps
Use the site shown below from The Ohio Legislature website to look up your State Senator and State Representative.
Letter Writing Tips
Additional Tips for Writing Your State Senator and Representative
Writing elected officials is most effective when it is clear, respectful, and personal.
Keep these tips in mind:
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Keep It Focused
Stay on one main issue per letter. Be direct about your position and what action you are asking them to take.
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Be Personal
Include 1–4 sentences explaining how the issue affects you, your family, your property, your community, or your work. Personal impact carries weight.
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Be Specific
Reference the project or study by name (for example, the U.S. 23 / I-71 Connector Study). Specificity shows you are informed and engaged.
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Be Respectful and Professional
Firm and clear is effective. Personal attacks are not. Decision-makers are more likely to respond to constructive communication.
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State Your Request Clearly
End with a direct ask. Example: “I respectfully ask that you oppose funding for a new freeway corridor.” or “Please prioritize improvements within the existing U.S. 23 corridor.”
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Include Your Full Contact Information
Always include your name and mailing address. Offices prioritize correspondence from verified district residents.
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Send Individually
Send separate letters to your Senator and Representative. Individual communication is tracked.
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Follow Up
If you do not receive a response, follow up. Continued engagement reinforces that the issue matters to you.
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Keep a Copy
Save your letter and any response for your records.
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Keep Writing
Consistent, respectful communication shapes how issues are understood and prioritized. One letter matters. Continued letters matter more.
Sending Your Letter by Email
If you choose to send your letter by email, save your final version as a PDF before attaching it. Submitting your letter as a PDF helps preserve formatting, ensures your signature appears correctly, and presents a more professional, formal document.
Additional Tips:
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Use a clear subject line (example: Opposition to U.S. 23 / I-71 Connector Study).
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Include your full name and mailing address in the body of the email.
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Attach the PDF rather than pasting the letter text into the email.
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If you are sending to both your Senator and Representative, send separate emails to each office.
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Request a confirmation or read receipt if available.
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Keep a copy of the sent email and PDF for your records.
A clean, properly formatted PDF reinforces that your message is thoughtful and intentional.
Email Contacts for Local Legislators
Senator Brenner
sd19@ohiosenate.gov
Senator Reineke
sd26@ohiosenate.gov
Senator Romanchuk
sd22@ohiosenate.gov
Representative John
rep76@ohiohouse.gov
Representative Lear
rep61@ohiohouse.gov
Representative McClain
rep87@ohiohouse.gov