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The Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to combat corruption in Philadelphia, playing a major role in the adoption of civil service reforms and the passage of the 1919 and 1951 Home Rule Charters. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, Seventy does not endorse candidates or represent any special interests.
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Special Procedures Poll Worker Information Session

Special Procedures information sessions will cover unique situations which you may encounter as a poll worker on Election Day. Topics include provisional ballots, spoiled ballots, and the role of poll watchers. Please join us to become an expert poll worker!

So You Want to be a Poll Worker Information Session

Poll workers are democracy's essential workers! This virtual information session will cover the basics of working the polls in Pennsylvania. It is perfect for a first-time poll worker or experienced poll worker who wants to brush up on their knowledge.

Special Procedures Poll Worker Information Session

So You Want to be a Poll Worker Information Sessoin

Securing Your Vote: Business Briefing on PA Election Operations with Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh Chapman

On September 7th, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh Chapman will brief PA's business community on her department's efforts for November 2022, and how we can maximize the engagement of employees, customers, and community members in the next election. Learn about the steps state and county officials are taking to account for the large number of expected mail-in ballots, report the results in a timely manner, and make sure the security systems are in place to guarantee that every valid ballot is counted. The goal, as Ms. Chapman will explain, is to administer the election in a way so that the results are widely trusted.

So You Want to be a Poll Worker Information Session

Inaugural Women in Public Leadership Event

Join the Committee of Seventy for an event celebrating women in public service in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Poll Worker Q&A

If you are signed up to work the polls or signed up to be "on call" as a back up poll worker, please join this call to get your questions answered and prepare for your day serving your community!

194th Primary Candidate Forum

If you live in Roxborough, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill, East Falls, Andorra, Shawmont or Wissahickon, you probably reside within the boundaries of the newly-drawn 194th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania State Legislature. Two Democratic candidates, incumbent Pam DeLissio and Tarik Khan, are running for the State Representative seat. Join us for this live event to hear the candidates answer questions in this forum moderated by Morgan M. Robinson of the League of Women Voters of Philadelphia, and co-presented by the Committee of Seventy and FairDistrictsPA. This event is FREE and will end between 8:00pm and 8:15pm.

Philadelphia Poll Worker Q&A

If you are signed up to work the polls or signed up to be "on call" as a back up poll worker, please join this call to get your questions answered and prepare for your day serving your community!