Our goal is to create a culture of voting in Pennsylvania, and we need your help to do it. Through our WeVote initiative, you have everything you need to ensure your community - your family, your work, your neighborhood, your church - is prepared to have a successful voting experience.
Build Your BallotWeVote is our campaign to galvanize the business and nonprofit community, media partners, and government and religious institutions to promote a culture of voting and civic participation in their organizations.
Learn MoreThe Committee of Seventy’s Board of Directors announced that Al Schmidt has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Pennsylvania’s long standing nonpartisan advocate for better government. Schmidt will step down from his current, elected role as a Philadelphia City Commissioner and officially begin his new role at Seventy on January 3, 2022.
Read MoreThe Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to protect and improve the voting process, bring people of competence and integrity into government, combat corruption, and inform and engage citizens in the critical affairs of the day. We are the only independent, nonpartisan organization of our kind in the region, and the oldest and largest in Pennsylvania.
Learn MoreRedistricting can determine who has a voice in the political process, who can run for office, and who is elected. Many communities are well served by being kept whole to have a louder voice with their representative. That process happens once every ten years, and it's happening now.
Draw PhillyFor over 117 years, the Committee of Seventy has been a leader in advancing representative, ethical, and effective government in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. You can help continue to move this critical work forward by becoming a member.
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Ended cash gifts
Slayed the Gerrymander
Banned ultra-rich pension bonuses
Educated voters
Voting is necessary but not sufficient. A thriving democracy requires active participation, so we have a checklist of five research-based habits that helps you be an effective, active citizen. add text
Be a Voter
Invite Diverse Perspectives
Choose Your News Wisely
Learn How it Works
Act
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Knowing who is elected to represent you is the first step in making your voice heard and making meaningful change in your community. Click here to discover who represents you at every level of government.
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Get to know your community by attending a C70 event. Connect with elected officials and other like-minded individuals advocating for democracy!
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Work with us to improve the voting process, inform citizens and increase participation in your neighborhood, community, school or work place.
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