Many people want to share their concerns with elected officials but find the process overwhelming—whether it's figuring out who represents them, drafting a message, or following up. This gap discourages civic participation, especially among those who aren't politically engaged. A simpler way to connect citizens with their representatives could make democracy more accessible.
One approach is a website that streamlines the entire process:
The design would prioritize simplicity, making it easy for anyone to use, even if they've never contacted a representative before.
This could benefit:
Existing tools like Resistbot (text-to-email service) or Countable (focused on federal bills) don't offer the same combination of local reach, tracking, and educational support.
A minimal version could begin with federal representative lookup and templated emails, using free APIs for data. Over time, it could expand to local officials and add features like response tracking based on user feedback. Partnering with advocacy groups or local governments might help scale the tool while keeping data accurate.
By reducing friction in civic engagement, this could empower more people to have a voice in their government—without requiring hours of research or frustration.
Hours To Execute (basic)
Hours to Execute (full)
Estd No of Collaborators
Financial Potential
Impact Breadth
Impact Depth
Impact Positivity
Impact Duration
Uniqueness
Implementability
Plausibility
Replicability
Market Timing
Project Type
Digital Product