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Contact your Reps
North Carolina has 2 senators and 14 representatives.
WNC Representatives
Each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees. Learn More
Outside of WNC, find your rep on the U.S. House website here.
11th Congressional District
All counties in Western North Carolina
Rep. Chuck Edwards
Republican
Since Jan 6, 2024
Official Website
D.C. Office: (202) 225-6401
1505 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Hendersonville Office: (828) 435-7310
1200 North Grove Street, Suite 121
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Email Chuck Edwards
Tweet: @rep_edwards
Senators
Senators are elected to six-year terms in alternate years. Sen. Ted Budd was newly elected in 2022, to serve through 2028.Sen. Tillis was reelected in 2020; his second term ends in 2026.
Outside of North Carolina, you can find your senators' contact info on the U.S. Senate website here.
Senator Ted Budd
Asheville Office: (828) 350-2437
DC Office: (202) 224-3154
SR-B85 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Email Ted Budd
Tweet: @SenTedBuddNC
Senator Thom Tillis
Republican
Since Jan 6, 2015
Next Election in 2026
Official Website
Charlotte Office: (704) 509-9087
DC Office: (202) 224-6342
185 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Email Thom Tillis
Tweet: @SenatorTillis
Committee Assignments:
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Special Committee on Aging
Committee on Armed Services
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Committee on the Judiciary
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Talk to your Reps
When speaking to your Reps, be respectful and calm. Write down your topics and stick to them.
Scripts are available if you need help from https://indivisible.org/resources
PLANNING A DISTRICT OFFICE VISIT
Why visit a district office? Because these visits work.
Every Member of Congress has one or more local offices, but constituents very rarely visit them. Remember, they are elected to represent us, so it's our job to let them know what their constituents need and what issues matter to us. When planning a district office visit, think through the best use of your time and that of your rep's staff.
- Decide your “ask” and make it relevant.
- Decide who you want to speak with and who from your group will talk.
- Prepare talking points so that you have a plan for what to say.