What are Postcards to Voters?

It's one of the most effective forms of grassroots voter outreach. Volunteers write personal, handwritten messages on postcards and mail them to targeted voters — reminding them to register, find their polling place, or simply show up to vote.

Unlike digital ads that disappear with a scroll, handwritten postcards are personal and far more likely to be read. Campaign research consistently shows that this voter contact increases turnout in local, state and federal races.

Read our complete guide to writing postcards to voters →

Made for Volunteers Like You.

Every design decision Voter Mailbag make is for the volunteer sitting at their kitchen table with a stack of addresses and a box of pens.

  • 📑 Fully blank backs

    Lined address area on the front plus generous writing space on the back — exactly what every volunteer needs. Works with markers, pens and pencils.

  • 📬 USPS-ready quality

    Heavy cardstock that holds ink without smudging or bleeding through, survives the mail, and arrives at voter doorsteps looking sharp.

  • 💥 Fast, free shipping

    Every Voter Mailbag postcard order ships free (no minimum) and arrives quickly so you can start writing before the campaign deadline.

  • 🎯 State-specific designs

    Targeted state-specific postcards for key races. Show voters you're speaking directly to them — their state and their election.

  • 🛒 Save with bulk discounts

    Organizing a postcard party? Writing 2,500 or more for an upcoming race? Volume pricing helps makes bigger postcard campaigns more affordable.

  • 💙 Mission-driven

    We're a minority-owned, Minnesota-based small business. Every purchase supports civic participation and the volunteers who make democracy work.

Choose Your Postcards to Voters.

Every 4x6 postcard features a full blank back and durable premium cardstock, with free shipping included on every postcard order. Choose a variety pack or go all in on your favorite design.

  • Every Election Matters

    Our bestselling design. Clean, bold and message-forward. Works for any race, any year.

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  • Variety Pack (125 cards)

    A mix of our most popular designs in one pack — great for postcard parties and large writing groups.

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  • State-Specific Designs

    Targeted postcards for California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and more — tailored messaging for key state races.

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  • Bulk Order

    Organizing a postcard party or local campaign? Our special volume pricing kicks in at 2,500 postcards.

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How to Write Postcards to Voters.

From first card to the mailbox — here's how most postcard writing campaigns work:

  • 1️⃣ Sign up with a campaign

    Join Postcards to Voters, Activate America, or another campaign. They'll send you a voter address list and a script.

  • 2️⃣ Order your postcards

    Shop Voter Mailbag for blank 4x6 postcards. Pick a design, choose your quantity, and get free shipping.

  • 3️⃣ Write your messages

    Address each card by hand and write the campaign script. Personal, handwritten messages have the most impact.

  • 4️⃣ Stamp and mail

    Affix a postcard-rate stamp and drop your cards in a mailbox. Congrats! You just helped increase voter turnout.

Need more details? Read our full volunteer guide →

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FAQs

Writing postcards to voters is one of the most effective forms of grassroots voter outreach. Volunteers send personal, handwritten postcards to targeted voters with messages that encourage them to register, find their polling location, or show up on Election Day. Because each postcard is written by hand, voters respond more strongly to them than to mass-printed mail — making postcard-to-voter campaigns a powerful tool for increasing civic participation.
Voter Mailbag does not provide voter addresses. To get addresses and writing instructions, you need to sign up with a postcard-to-voter volunteer campaign. These organizations will match you with a list of targeted voters and guide you through the process from start to finish.
Yes. Volunteers are generally free to purchase postcards from any vendor, and Voter Mailbag postcards are a popular choice. Our postcards are the standard 4×6 inch size recommended by most campaigns, and the fully blank back gives you plenty of room for a personalized, handwritten message. Whether you're writing for Postcards to Voters, Vote Forward, or another grassroots campaign, our postcards are ready to go.
Yes — research consistently shows that handwritten voter outreach postcards increase both voter registration and turnout. A University of Maryland study found that a single postcard mailing generated approximately 23,000 new voter registrations in Pennsylvania, and 85% of those newly registered voters turned out at the polls. Handwritten postcards work because they feel personal, not like junk mail.
Standard 4×6 inch postcards qualify for the USPS postcard postage rate, which is lower than a first-class letter stamp — saving your campaign money at scale. You can check the current postcard postage rate at usps.com. Many postcard-to-voter campaigns also include stamp recommendations on their volunteer pages, including suggestions for neutral, non-partisan stamp designs that won't distract from your message.
We pride ourselves on fast, free shipping. Standard postcard and sticker orders ship within 1-2 business days, and you'll receive a USPS tracking number by email once your order is on its way.
Orders of 150+ postcards or 1,000+ stickers ship free via USPS Priority Mail. Smaller orders ship via USPS Ground Advantage — you can upgrade to Priority Mail for a small fee at checkout. Other shipping rates as listed.
No, we currently ship to U.S. addresses only.
We are a small business, and due to the high cost of return shipping, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges. However, your satisfaction matters to us. Please inspect your order upon arrival and contact us within five days of delivery if anything is defective, damaged, or incorrect — we'll make it right. Double check the accuracy of your shipping address. If your order is returned to us due to an invalid address, or for any other reason, a refund may be issued minus any postage costs that were incurred by us.
Yes. We offer special pricing on orders of 2,500 or more postcards of a single design. Bulk orders ship directly from our third-party printer and typically arrive within 7–10 days, with express shipping (4-5 business days) available for an additional fee.
Yes. We can add your full-color logo and/or custom text to the front or back of any existing postcard design, with a minimum order of 5,000 postcards. Custom orders ship directly from our third-party printer within 7–10 days after final design approval. Please contact us for pricing and details.
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