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Letter to York County Commissioners Regarding Partisan Election Review

The following letter was emailed to York County Commissioners Julie Wheeler (President), Doug Hoke (Vice President), and Ron Smith on August 12.

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Life Cycle of a Mail-In Ballot

What happens after you drop off your mail-in ballot? Watch this video to discover the step by step process for validating, scanning and counting mail-in ballots in Philadelphia's 2020 General Election.

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Mail-In Ballot Tutorial

Seventy provides a guide on how to easily, safely, and securely send in your mail-in ballot for this upcoming election.

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Make Sure You're Ready to Vote on May 20, Says Seventy

Encourages Voters with Questions to Call 1-866-OUR VOTE (1-866-687-8683) Hotline

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Making Mail-In Voting Meaningful

Voting by Mail can be confusing, but we're here to help! This video provides additional resources regulations surrounding Mail-In Voting.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Join C70 and other incredible organizations for a day of gratitude at Girard College as part of the 29th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service.

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Massive Polling Place Consolidation Announced For the June 2 Primary

Seventy urges voters to vote by mail, advises those going to the polls to expect long lines

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Micah Sims on Absentee Ballots, Early Voting and Voter Registration

Micah Sims works for Common Cause PA, which works to fight against corruption and hold elected officials accountable.

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Michael Smerconish and Jim Clyburn: Improving Access to America’s Greatness

Michael Smerconish and Jim Clyburn shed light on issues ranging from social media to Constitutional crises.

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Michael Smerconish in Conversation with Jim Clyburn

Michael Smerconish and Jim Clyburn discuss Rep. Clyburn's role in the election of Joe Biden and solutions to challenges facing Congressional Democrats.

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