Each state in the U. S. has 2 elected senators. Each senator serves a 6-year term.

You can also search senators by Class from the web page given above. Class refers to how long a senator has been in office and when they’re up for reelection.

If you don’t see a “Contact Me” link, look for a synonymous link at the top of the webpage. For example, some senators’ web pages have links that read “Connect” or “How Can I Help. ” If you’d rather go straight to your senator’s web page and not navigate through the senate website, search their name in an online search engine. The senator’s official website will usually be the first result.

If you happen to call after normal business hours, you’ll probably get a voicemail recording.

The Capitol Switchboard should be answered by a live person during business hours on Monday through Friday.

The Capitol Switchboard should be answered by a live person during business hours on Monday through Friday.

As a courtesy, include your physical mailing address at the end of the email. Many senators (or their office staff) will send a physical letter in response rather than replying to your email.

For example, John Barrasso, a Republican senator from Wyoming, has a comment form on his web site and doesn’t list an email address: https://www. barrasso. senate. gov/public/index. cfm/contact-form.

Sending a letter also ensures that you’ll receive a paper-copy reply from the senator or their office.

There are 20 senate committees in total. These include the Committee on Ethics, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Armed Services. For a full list of committees, visit: https://www. senate. gov/committees/index. htm. When you correspond with a senate committee, you’ll most likely receive a paper-copy response from the committee’s senior member or chairperson.