Political Mailing Lists – Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding the Basics
1. What is a political mailing list?
A political mailing list is a curated database of individuals or households targeted for political outreach. It typically includes names, addresses, and optional demographic or behavioral data, used for campaign messaging, fundraising, and advocacy.
2. Who uses political mailing lists?
Candidates, political parties, PACs, advocacy groups, and consultants rely on these lists to reach voters, donors, and supporters through direct mail campaigns.
3. How is this different from a voter list?
While voter lists are sourced from official registration data, political mailing lists may include broader audiences, like unregistered supporters, past donors, or issue-based segments.
What’s Inside the List?
4. What kind of data is included?
Standard fields include name, mailing address, voting district, and party affiliation. Optional enhancements may include donation history, issue interests, or household income brackets.
5. Can I include phone numbers or emails?
Yes—these can be added for an extra fee. Bundled pricing is available for multi-channel outreach campaigns.
6. Are these lists customizable?
Absolutely. You can filter by geography, party, age, donation history, voting frequency, and even consumer behavior to fine-tune your outreach.
Pricing & Access
7. How much do political mailing lists cost?
Pricing varies based on volume and data depth. Basic lists start around 2-3 cents per record, with discounts for bulk orders or recurring campaigns.
8. Do you offer nonprofit or candidate discounts?
Yes. We offer special pricing for registered nonprofits and first-time candidates, just ask about eligibility.
9. Is there a minimum order size?
No minimums required. Whether you're mailing to 500 or 50,000, we’ll tailor the list to your needs.
Strategic Uses
10. Why should I use a political mailing list?
To deliver targeted messages that resonate. Whether it’s a fundraising appeal, a policy update, or a get-out-the-vote reminder, direct mail remains one of the most trusted outreach tools.
11. Can I use these lists for digital campaigns too?
Yes—many clients pair mailing lists with email and social media targeting for a multi-channel strategy.
12. Are these lists good for local campaigns?
Definitely. We specialize in hyper-local targeting, helping city council candidates and school board campaigns reach the right voters.
Compliance & Ethics
13. Are political mailing lists legal to use?
Yes, as long as they’re used for political or advocacy purposes and comply with federal and state privacy laws.
14. Do I need to register or get approval to use one?
In most cases, no. But some states have specific rules about political data usage, especially if you're combining it with voter registration info.
15. How often are these lists updated?
We refresh our data daily to ensure accuracy and remove outdated or undeliverable addresses.