The "Christ and Caesar: Being a Christian Citizen Infographic" states that the Church doesn't do this: "Tell members how to vote"

However Synod officials telling Lutherans to tell their elected officials how to vote appears permissible. The January 20, 2014, Reporter article, "May, Harrison call for support of Indiana marriage bill" states:

"CMS Indiana District President Rev. Daniel P. May and LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison are working together to strengthen — and safeguard — traditional marriage in Indiana.

"Both Synod leaders have signed a letter that asks Lutherans in Indiana to encourage their state legislators to vote in favor of House Joint Resolution 6, or HJR6, which would amend the state constitution to prohibit future legislatures from passing laws that would allow same-sex couples to marry or that would provide legal protections for such marriages."