For Families
If you're living one of the cracks, the most powerful thing you can do is be heard by the people who represent you — and in New Hampshire, those people are unusually reachable. Here's exactly who they are, what to say, and how to say it. You don't have to share anything private to make your voice count.
Find the people who represent you
New Hampshire has 400 state representatives and 24 senators — the most accessible legislature in the country. These are the official state tools; pick your town and you'll see exactly who represents you.
- Your State Representatives. Select your town to see your NH House members and their contact information. gencourt.state.nh.us/house/members →
- Your State Senator. Select your town to find your NH Senate member and their profile. gencourt.state.nh.us/senate →
- The Office of the Governor. 107 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301 · Main line (603) 271-2121 · Constituent Services (603) 271-7676. governor.nh.gov →
- The General Court. Track bills, find hearing schedules, and submit testimony on legislation that affects your family. gencourt.state.nh.us →
A letter you can borrow
Not sure what to say? You don't have to start from scratch. Copy the note below, fill in the parts in color, change anything you want, and send it to your representative, your senator, or the Governor's office. Short and honest works best.
Subject: A New Hampshire family that needs to be heard
Dear [Representative / Senator / Governor ______],
My name is [first name] and I live in [your town]. I'm writing because I'm [one line — for example: raising a child with a disability, caring for a family member while trying to work, or working but still unable to cover the basics here].
[One or two sentences about what you're going through. You don't have to share names or private details.]
This isn't just my family — it's a lot of us. I'm asking you to [your one ask — for example: look into the gap between what families earn and what it actually costs to live in New Hampshire, support funding for ______, or meet with families like mine].
Thank you for your time, and for representing us.
[Your name], [your town]
Optional — you can add this line if you want: "If you want to see where these numbers come from, the data is at 603circle.com."
A few things that help
Keep it simple
Open with your name and your town so they know you're a constituent. Say what you're writing about in one line — and if it's a specific bill, put the bill number in the subject. Your own words always outweigh a form letter.
Make one clear ask
Tell them briefly what your family experienced and why it matters, then ask for one specific thing — support a bill, look into a gap, or meet with you. End by thanking them. Short and direct beats long every time.
Your experience is part of the record. If you'd like to add it to ours — privately, with no identifying details — you can share it here.
Tell your story See the cracks