How to Contact Trey Gowdy

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Last Updated: January 2, 2023

Trey Gowdy is an attorney who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 4th congressional district. If you have questions, comments, or concerns for Rep. Gowdy, you can reach out to him in 3 different ways. You can reach out to him on social media for simple questions, send an email for more detailed inquiries, or call his offices in South Carolina or Washington, DC to talk with his campaign staff. Once you've decided on the best way to contact Trey Gowdy, you'll be able to share your voice with him on important issues.

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Using Social Media

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Send Trey Gowdy a tweet if you have a short question. Trey Gowdy's Twitter username is "@TGowdySC." Tag his username in your own tweets or reply to his messages by clicking the reply button in the bottom left corner of his tweet. You can also send him direct messages by clicking on the "New Message" page in the top righthand corner of your screen, entering "TGowdySC" in the "Send Message To:" field, and writing your message.
- You could write, for example, "Hello @TGowdySC! With all the talk about environmental concerns in the news, could you explain your stance on climate change?"
- You can visit Trey Gowdy's Twitter at https://twitter.com/TGowdySC.
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Comment on Trey Gowdy's Facebook page to ask questions about his posts. Trey Gowdy usually posts about political news and upcoming campaigns on his Facebook page. If any of his posts catch your interest, leave a comment and wait to see if he replies.^{[1]
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- You could say, "Thanks for sharing your perspective on the transgender military ban, Rep. Gowdy. What is your perspective on "gender identity" being added to anti-discrimination laws?"
- Check out Trey Gowdy's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RepTreyGowdy/.
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Visit Trey Gowdy's Instagram to comment on any political or personal news. Trey Gowdy's Instagram features a mix of campaign updates and personal photos. Leave a comment on an Instagram post if you have thoughts related to the image. Tag Gowdy's username (@tgowdysc) in the message to make sure he sees it.^{[2]
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- If he posts a picture of himself posing with his former attorney colleagues, for example, you could say, "Great picture, @tgowdysc! I'm starting my first year of law school next semester. Do you have any advice?"
- You can find Gowdy's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tgowdysc/?hl=en

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Emailing Trey Gowdy

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Find the "Write Your Rep" page on Trey Gowdy's website. Visit https://gowdyforms.house.gov/ and place your mouse over the "Contact" form in the center of the screen. From the drop-down menu, click on "Email Trey" to visit the "Write Your Rep" page.
- You do not need to be a citizen of South Carolina to email Trey Gowdy, although messages from South Carolinian citizens may be given more priority for a response.
- Visit the "Write Your Rep" page.
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Fill out the form with your personal information. To send Trey Gowdy a message, the form requests your full name, address, phone number, email, and Twitter account. Check the finished information over several times to correct any mistakes before you send it.
- If you have a Facebook account, you can also link it with your message instead of filling out the form.
- The form also includes a check button to subscribe to Trey Gowdy's newsletter, which is not required to send a message.
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Select the issue that best matches your email topic. Below the email updates box is a bar that allows you to choose the issue your message is about. Click on the closest topic possible from the drop-down bar or, if none match your inquiry, choose "None" instead.
- If you're writing in advocacy of higher pay for teachers, for example, choose "Education" as the topic.
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Choose whether you would like a response. Above the message bar is a question that asks whether you'd like a follow up message. Depending on your interests, choose 1 of 2 responses: "Yes, I would like a response" or "No, I just want you to know my thoughts."
- If you choose the first option, keep in mind it is not a guarantee that Gowdy will respond. You may receive a response from his team or no response, depending on how busy he is.
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Write your message in the "Comment" section. In the "Subject" box, add a short title that summarizes your message. Include your email to Trey Gowdy in the "Comment" box. Try to keep your message short and to the point (around 500 words or less) so Gowdy and his team have time to read the full message.You could write, for example:
- Subject: Funding for Art Museums
  Comment: Dear Representative Trey Gowdy,
  Hello! My name is Dr. Smith, and I'm a curator at the Columbia Museum of Art. South Carolina has a rich artistic history, and I think the state government should take more steps to preserve art now for future generations. Have you considered increasing the state funding for art museums? If not, would you be interested in a museum tour to discuss the importance of art preservation?
  Best,
  Dr. Henry Smith
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Submit the comment and wait for a response. Once you've finished your email and scanned for errors, click the "Submit" button to send it. Check your email once a day for a reply if you checked "Yes, I would like a response." If the email catches Gowdy's eye, he may follow up.
- Even if Gowdy does not respond, he or his team likely read your message. In most cases, no follow-up message is needed.

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Calling Trey Gowdy's Office

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Practice your call before you contact Trey Gowdy's office. If you've never called a U.S. Representative before, remembering everything you need to say can be tough. Rehearse your call to yourself beforehand, and write down any important points on a note card to make sure you don't forget anything.
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Contact his Washington, DC office for federal concerns. Trey Gowdy has 3 offices for taking calls: 2 in South Carolina and 1 in Washington, DC. If you're calling about a countrywide concern, choose Gowdy's Washington, DC office number.^{[3]
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- If you're calling about gun control laws in the United States, for example, call the Washington, DC office.
- The phone number for Trey Gowdy's Washington, DC office is (202) 225-6030.
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Call a South Carolina office for statewide concerns. If your message relates strictly to South Carolina, call Gowdy's stateside office instead. Trey Gowdy has an office number for Greenville and Spartanburg. If you're a South Carolina citizen, contact the office closest to your city so Gowdy's staffers can better track where.^{[4]
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- If your issue relates to city parks in Woodruff, SC, for example, call the Spartanburg office.
- The phone number for Greenville is (864) 241-0175, and the phone number for Spartanburg is (864) 583-3264.
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Leave your message with the office secretary. Call Trey Gowdy's office number and ask to speak with the team member who handles your personal issue. Keep your call short and to the point, and thank the team member after you've finished your message.^{[5]
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- If you live in South Carolina, include your city so Gowdy's team knows where the message is coming from.