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New coalition, editorial boards and legislative leadership call for reform

The Committee of Seventy, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, is hosting a series of virtual information sessions to support Pennsylvanians serving as poll workers and poll watchers in the upcoming May 20, 2025 primary election. Launched April 22 and running through May 19, the sessions are designed to prepare new and experienced poll workers to uphold election integrity and ensure a smooth experience for voters.

The partnership unifies two of Pennsylvania's leaders in civic participation and expands C70’s existing mission to connect in new ways with youth and first-time voters.

The Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Draw the Lines PA (DTL) is barnstorming the state this fall to launch its three-year initiative to inform and engage Pennsylvanians around gerrymandering and democratic reform.

Committee of Seventy Statement on Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 2, 2015) - Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams today reminded voters to call the District Attorney’s Election Fraud Task Force if they experience any difficulty casting their ballot. The office’s hotline numbers are 215-686-9641,9643 or 9644. And, while joined by President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy David Thornburgh, he reminded all Philadelphians that they need to vote tomorrow.

112th Anniversary Luncheon with John Dickerson, best-selling author & host of CBS News’ Face the Nation

Mock election brought hands-on voting to classrooms, encouraging future civic participation

Sweeping changes to state election law set a foundation for further reform