GUIDELINES
- This kind of letters is written to congratulate the politicians on their victory. It also reminds them of their debts towards their constituencies in a subtle tone.
- Congratulate the politician. Mention your (or your organization's) name and the event conducted.
- End with a note of good luck for their future endeavors.
SAMPLE LETTER
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Letter Date]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-
Dear [Recipients Name],
It is with great pleasure and honor that I throw my full political support behind, Malcolm Turnbow, mayoral hopeful.
Malcolm Turnbow is a local boy made good that graduated right here in Ester. After graduating with honors from Forsan University, he came back to Ester to serve on the police force and has also been city treasurer for eight years. His loyalty to his community is unflappable.
Now he wants to serve our fair city as mayor. I for one cannot think of anyone more suited to the job.
Elections are only a month away, and you deserve a say in who runs our city. Voting in for Malcolm Turnbow is a vote for the common man!
Sincerely,
[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-
[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -
Sample letter expressing support for mayoral candidate.
Further things to consider when writing endorsement letters to media outlets
Endorsement Letters
Endorsement letters are letters written to give support or public approval to someone or something. In most cases, these letters are used to recommend or endorse individuals or programs. There are many reasons why you may want to write an endorsement letter. Some of these include endorsing or expressing support for a new bill, endorsing a student for an award, introducing and endorsing a politician, and endorsing a bid, just to mention a few. Writing endorsement letters for any of these scenarios will provide the information necessary to confirm the selected individual or item.
There are a few things you should keep in mind when writing endorsement letters. First of all, these are formal letters, and therefore they should have some professional approach. Use clear and specific language. Introduce yourself and give details about what you are endorsing. If you are endorsing a candidate for an award, for example, mention the award for which he/she is nominated. Mention how long you have known the candidate and the type of relationship you share. Clearly state the reasons behind your endorsement request. Make sure that the information you have provided is correct. End with an offer to answer any questions.
Letters to Media Outlets
Letters to media outlets are letters written to publication, television company, or any other mass media that provides news or feature stories to the public. Whether you want to get that media interview or have news articles written about your company or product, writing to a media outlet might get the job done. You don't have to write a long boring story; a brief, catchy letter is all you need to get a reporter interested to hear your story.
When writing letters to media outlets, you need to understand the purpose of your letter and take the time to research the publication or media that is best suited for your subject. Start the letter with a quirky headline that grabs the recipient's attention. Editors and producers receive hundreds of these letters every week, so you need a strong hook that arouses curiosity and entices them to keep reading. Get to the point and explain why the recipient would be interested in your offering. Provide all the necessary details. Give testimonials if necessary. Provide your contact information to make it easier for the recipient to follow up with you. End your letter positively and with a call to action.
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