by David Thornburgh President and CEO Committee of Seventy

But independents to be shut out of April presidential primary

Bill would add commonsense changes until merit selection reform is achieved

Legislation is a step forward, but more work left to do

October 31, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Thornburgh Committee of Seventy, President and CEO dthornburgh@seventy.org; 215-439-0879 c HISTORIC ELECTION REFORM APPROVED IN PENNSYLVANIA Sweeping changes to state election law set a foundation for further reform HARRISBURG, PA – Governor Tom Wolf signed into law today Election Code legislation, Senate Bill 421, that includes the most substantial…

Compromise Bill Adds Significant Updates to 1937 Election Code

Philadelphia, PA – With City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s investigation of Philadelphia’s selection process for new voting systems complete, the controversy wrapped around the chosen system seems primed to continue, as does the leadership vacuum that has persisted throughout.

HARRISBURG, PA – The bipartisan Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission released a final report today with recommendations to improve the process of creating legislative district boundaries. Governor Wolf signed an executive order last year creating the commission to explore ways Pennsylvania could curb gerrymandering and make redistricting fairer and nonpartisan.

HARRISBURG, PA – The Committee of Seventy applauds the Wolf administration’s order to issue a bond to cover the long-term investment in safe, secure voting systems. Counties around the state have taken responsible steps over the past year to procure new voting machines with voter-verified paper trails. Such equipment is essential to protect the integrity…

June 25, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Micah Sims Common Cause, Executive Director msims@commoncause.org; 412-520-5115 c David Thornburgh Committee of Seventy, President and CEO dthornburgh@seventy.org; 215-439-0879 c OPEN PRIMARIES LEGISLATION APPROVED BY PENNSYLVANIA SENATE Landmark Bill Will Move to the State House for Debate HARRISBURG, PA – The State Senate approved with overwhelming bipartisan support…