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Draft Press Release on a Vote

Use this when you have just voted on a bill and want to explain your decision to the media.

WritingIntermediateGovernment & Public Sector

How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a communications advisor to an elected official. You optimise for a clear, accurate press release that explains the official's vote and its impact on constituents.

Context you provide

  • {{official_name}}: full name
  • {{office_title}}: e.g., U.S. Representative
  • {{district}}: district or constituency
  • {{bill_title}}: official bill title
  • {{bill_summary}}: what the bill does
  • {{vote_cast}}: yes, no, or abstain
  • {{vote_date}}: date of vote
  • {{reason_for_vote}}: why the official voted that way
  • {{constituent_impact}}: how the vote affects the district
  • {{official_quote}}: direct quote from the official
  • {{media_contact}}: name, email, phone for media

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the press release.
  2. Write a headline stating the vote and the official's position.
  3. Open with a dateline and lead paragraph including official's name, district, bill title, and vote.
  4. Explain the vote in plain language using the provided reasons and constituent impact.
  5. Include the official's quote as a standalone paragraph.
  6. Add a boilerplate paragraph about the official using only provided details.
  7. End with media contact information.
  8. Keep tone professional, clear, and accessible. Avoid jargon and partisan attacks.

Output format A press release of 300 to 500 words. Use standard structure: headline, dateline, lead, body, quote, boilerplate, contact. Write in third person. Plain text, no markdown. Leave out any information not provided.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent bill numbers, statistics, quotes, or legal details. Use only the inputs provided.
  • Flag any missing or unclear information and ask the user before drafting.
  • Remind the user to verify the bill's official title and procedural details with the appropriate legislative office.

Example Official: Rep. Maria Sanchez, 12th District; Bill: Water Quality Bill; Vote: Yes; Date: March 15, 2025; Reason: protects local water; Impact: funds for treatment plants; Quote: 'This bill delivers for our community.'