Amplify Your Voice
A published op-ed brings a voter’s experience into a conversation that neighbors, journalists and lawmakers can all see. An op-ed cannot guarantee a hearing or a vote, but it allows individuals to make a personal case that adds to public debate.
Use our interactive map below to find an media outlet to share why your state should adopt Top 3 elections.
An op-ed has the power to:
Make the issue tangible. Show how current election rules affect a real choice in your community.
Put local interest on the record. Readers and lawmakers can see that the question matters beyond the Statehouse.
Keep discussion moving. Public attention may encourage additional hearings, testimony, sponsorship and consideration of the bill.
Writing Tips
Start with your experience: Why does this issue matter to you or your community?
Make one clear point: Don’t try to explain everything about election reform.
End clearly, and leave the reader with the main idea you want them to remember.
Keep it local: Explain why this matters to people in your community.
Use your own voice: Personal, straightforward writing will sound more natural than repeating talking points word for word.