It is quite easy to communicate with elected officials in the U.S. and many other countries. Use usa.gov to find out about their positions on issues or simply write a letter, telephone, fax, or e-mail them.

You can visit the White House's website to get a good idea of what is important to the President and his administration.

Will you get a reply? It depends on what you say. If you a writing about a problem, you probably will, but it may not be directly from the above people. A staff person may reply. Your email will probably be referred to a government department or agency who deals with your issue.

Enter your zip code or state to find out where you can vote, courtesy of the League of Women Voters.

You find a wealth of information on Members of Congress or State government.

We wish that the other 49 Senators would follow New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman lead when it comes to web sites. The Senator's site provides a regional of New Mexico. Users click map and find out how Senator Bingaman is affecting their lives. Go ahead and try Senator Binagaman's website now.

Most Congressman are very willing to help citizens who are having a problem with a federal agency. The nature of the problem may be an delay, poor service, or just a misunderstanding. Make sure you describe the nature of the problem and specifically what you want done. Look to the left and you get information at the local level.
Also see our article on the most popular government web pages for individuals.