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Mercer Island Team Meets Weekly For Post Carding Project That Boosts Voter Registration and Civic Awareness
Join us on at Mercer Island Met Market on Tuesday mornings from 10 - 11:30am. We have all the supplies and scripts, stamps, and pens. Stay as for the whole session or drop by and write a few cards while you're shopping. We started last July 2025 and will be meeting every week until the last 2026 election has taken place!
Update!
Evening Postcard Writing starts Thursday March 5th! Join local host Dina for an evening of community and civic action! Beginning Thursday, March 5th from 6:30–8:00 PM, we’ll gather on Mercer Island to write postcards supporting efforts in the Maine Senate race — focused on recruiting a strong challenger to Susan Collins. If you can’t attend the weekly Mercer Island Met Market 10-11:30am postcard sessions but still want to make your voice heard in upcoming elections, this is a great opportunity to get involved. Postcards, pens, addresses, and scripts will be provided. Please bring stamps to share if you’re able — if not, no worries, stamps will be available. To attend, email Dina at Dina_Deitz@hotmail.com and she’ll send you the address and details. Come write, connect, and make an impact! Every handwritten postcard helps another voter get informed!
Why handwritten postcards work
Handwritten postcards are a proven, people-powered way to boost voter registration and civic awareness. Unlike digital ads or mass emails, a handwritten note feels personal and human—something real people are far more likely to notice, read, and remember. Research in behavioral science and voter engagement consistently shows that personal contact increases follow-through, especially for first-time and infrequent voters. Postcards are non-intrusive, easy to read, and often kept rather than discarded, serving as a physical reminder of registration deadlines, voting options, and key civic issues. At their best, postcards help cut through noise and confusion, reduce barriers to participation, and remind people that their voice—and their vote—matters.