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The Committee of Seventy was established to improve the voting process, combat corruption, and engage citizens in the democratic process.
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Our Legacy
120+ Years of Political Progress
Since 1904, the Committee of Seventy has been at the forefront of civic reform in Philadelphia. From fighting political corruption to advocating for transparent government, our legacy is built on the belief that democracy works best when all citizens are informed and engaged. We are now extending that work throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
C70 Events
We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk. Come and see our team at a venue near you to learn about how we are working together to help build a better Pennsylvania.
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Pulse of Pennsylvania: Voter Insights Ahead of the Midterm Elections
The Committee of Seventy and Franklin & Marshall College invite you to join us for a live event at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia for an in-depth, expert analysis of Pennsylvania politics. Committee of Seventy President and CEO Lauren Cristella will moderate a discussion with Berwood Yost, director of the Franklin & Marshall College Center…
See Event Details: Pulse of Pennsylvania: Voter Insights Ahead of the Midterm ElectionsOctober 21, 2026 6:00 pmThe Ethical Society
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The Committee of Seventy’s 122nd Anniversary Celebration
This American Moment: A Conversation with Mike Pence Join us as former Vice President Mike Pence and 6abc anchor Tamala Edwards explore what conservatism means today. Drawing on his new book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, this conversation will reflect on the midterm elections and what’s next for America, within the context of…
See Event Details: The Committee of Seventy’s 122nd Anniversary CelebrationNovember 19, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmThe National Constitution Center
Our Impact in Numbers
Together, we’re making our government more transparent, accountable, and effective.
1 million+
Pennsylvanians reached through WeVote partnerships
8,500
poll workers trained and prepared to serve each Election Day throughout the Commonwealth
48,000
students who have participated in WeVote Next programming
270
WeVote partners including major employers, college campuses, religious institutions, and community organizations who bring our resources to their constituencies
The Latest from C70
News and announcements from the Committee of Seventy
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Committee of Seventy Thanks Pennsylvania House for Passage of Open Primaries Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Andrew McGinley – amcginley@seventy.org September 30, 2026 Philadelphia, PA – Yesterday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation allowing unaffiliated voters to vote in primaries by a bipartisan vote of 115 to 88. The legislation, House Bill 280, allows independent voters to choose which party’s primary ballot to complete. Pennsylvania is one…
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Supreme Court Blocks Mail-In Voting Rule Changes Ahead of 2026 Midterms
On September 14, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to block a U.S. Postal Service rule — issued under a Trump administration executive order — that would have imposed new requirements on how mail ballots are handled nationwide, including redesigned ballot envelopes with tracking barcodes and a system requiring states to submit voter information to…
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