CALL YOUR REPS
Calling your representatives is one of the most direct and effective ways to influence policy and ensure your voice is heard. Elected officials are accountable to their constituents, and when they receive a high volume of calls about a particular issue, it signals public concern and can impact their decision-making.
While emails and petitions can be useful, phone calls create a sense of urgency and demonstrate a level of commitment that is harder to ignore. Engaging in this form of civic participation helps shape legislation, hold leaders accountable, and advocate for the issues that affect your community. By taking a few minutes to make a call, you contribute to a larger movement for change and help ensure that policies reflect the needs and values of the people they serve.
Maine Congressional Senators and Representatives
Local offices:
207-622-8414 - Augusta, ME
207-945-0417 - Bangor, ME
207-283-1101 - Biddeford, ME
207-493-7873 - Caribou, ME
207-784-6969 - Lewiston, ME
207-618-5560 - Portland, ME
Washington DC:
202-224-2523
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Email:

Susan Collins (R)
Senator

Angus King (I)
Senator
Local offices:
207-945-8000 - Bangor, ME
207-352-5216 - Biddeford, ME
207-245-1565 - Portland, ME
207-622-8292 - Augusta, ME
207-764-5124 - Presque Isle, ME
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Washington DC:
202-224-5344
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Email:
Local offices:
207-249-7400 - Bangor, ME
207-492-6009 - Caribou, ME
207-241-6767 - Lewiston, ME
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Washington DC:
202-225-6306
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Email:

Jared Golden (D)
Representative

Chellie Pingree (D)
Representative
Local offices:
207-774-5019 - Portland, ME
207-873-5713 - Waterville, ME
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Washington DC:
202-225-6116
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Email:
What do senators do?
Senators serve in the U.S. Senate, one of the two chambers of Congress. They are elected to six-year terms and represent their entire state, with each state having two senators. Their main responsibilities include proposing, debating, and voting on federal legislation, as well as shaping national policy. They also serve on committees that focus on specific issues, such as healthcare, defense, or foreign relations. Additionally, senators advocate for their constituents’ interests and address concerns at the federal level.
What do representatives do?
Representatives serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, one of the two chambers of Congress. They are elected to two-year terms and represent districts within their states, with the number of representatives per state based on population. Their main responsibilities include proposing, debating, and voting on federal legislation, as well as shaping national policy. They also serve on committees that focus on specific issues, such as healthcare, education, or national security. Additionally, representatives advocate for their constituents’ interests and address concerns at the federal level.
Not sure where to start?
Check out 5calls.org. Just type in your location and choose the issues(s) you're most passionate about.
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They'll even give you a script so you don't have to worry about forgetting what you want to say.
