Anyone here ever written postcards to GOTV? Do they work?

[democratsruletheday]

Going to try it here in Michigan but I'm still a little skeptical as to the overall effectiveness. Any info. and/or input would be appreciated.

TIA

[philf99]

1. IMHO

Knocking on doors and face to face is the effective way to get out the vote

[CoopersDad]

14. Honestly, no single approach is best, every volunteer and every precinct is different.

Door to door can be hard for folks and sometimes it's just walking and nobody home.

Many are more comfortable postcarding or phonebanking or something else. Whatever works is good.

I'm glad that face to face works for you, I do some of that but also the other things.

[onecaliberal]

2. Yes! I'm writing 200 right now for Georgia.

They do work.

Edit to add: it’s simply asking people to participate in the election by voting.

[rogerballard]

3. I was thinking of doing some myself...

not much of a door to door kind of guy.

[Conjuay]

5. Here in florida

Door to door = a "stand your ground" murder.

[Zambero]

4. My wife and I volunteered for 200 each

No single GOTV effort gets the job done. Collectively, they will accomplish just that.

[dobleremolque]

6. Depends on who you send them to.

I'm sending 900 to newly registered Democrats and No Party Preference. A piece of hand-addressed mail stands out in today's over-used phone & text environment. Depends on what the card says, also. What I'm sending focuses on the ease with which one can vote by mail.

[ibegurpard]

7. Certainly can't hurt

NT

[Dulcinea]

8. YES and YES!

I've been a postcarder since 2020. Research has shown that postcarding works! There are a number of postcarding organizations, but I use Postcards to Swing States: https://turnoutpac.org/postcards/

[CoopersDad]

9. I'm doing it for local County Supervisor races, the competition has $$$$$

Yet our candidate is far more qualified and doesn't have the reach that the opponent has with all of her rich friends.

I think and hope it gives a personal touch and is evidence of human support.

[Ms. Toad]

10. Postcards to swing states is effective, and they have the data to support that assertion.

https://turnoutpac.org/postcards-faq/

Links for each election's data on effectiveness at link.

I've been doing this since at least 2020. I'm at 225 of the 300 I have so far this cycle.

[The Unmitigated Gall]

11. Signed up for 300 to Nevada. nt

[CousinIT]

12. Yes. They do help. I'm doing 200 thru progressive voter turnout project. N/t

[3catwoman3]

13. It's an ideal way for a serious introvert like me to participate.

Some of us do not have the personality to knock on doors or phone bank.

[hwmnbn]

15. Yes they do matter...

My personal experience is 4 out of the 5 candidates for whom I sent postcards won their races. I know it's anecdotal, but that's the tally so far.

It's very easy. You are provided with the names, addresses, and messaging. All you add is the personal touch and postage. I know it's a minor contribution, but I felt wonderful doing it.

[PittBlue]

16. I am writing them now for Ohio.

I have received them in the past and I appreciated the effort.

[no_hypocrisy]

17. Hell, my group's taking credit for getting Raphael Warnock elected in GA!

We're now focused on Wisconsin.

We meet Fridays 5 to 7 with wine & cheese.

We throw in $10 each week for the cards and postage.

[lynintenn]

18. We wrote them all registered demise our county

to remind them when early voting started and ask if they needed assistance,..

[malaise]

19. Check this thread

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=19326632

Rec

[liberal N proud]

20. I have served as voter protection for GOTV for many years as part of GOTV

Get involved in any way you can.