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In this Commonwealth and in every state across the country, counted votes are legal votes, and every vote must be counted. Our votes have been cast. Now we are completing their count, and we must defend the integrity of that process. We must defend our democracy.

Committee of Seventy and Draw the Lines PA congratulate Mark Nordenberg on his appointment to chair the Legislative Reapportionment Commission

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

Harrisburg, PA – The Committee of Seventy applauds Governor Wolf for the Executive Order he issued today creating the Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission. Furthermore, we are honored that the Governor asked our President and CEO, David Thornburgh to, chair this important group.

The Committee of Seventy's statement regarding the 2024 General Election and its results.

Seventy expresses concern over partisanship, failure to provide ballot-processing time for counties

To those who value our system of checks and balances, House Bill 38 contemplates a fundamentally different relationship between the legislative and judicial branches wherein the former has unequal power over the latter. Such a change would irreparably and severely impair the governance of the Commonwealth, and would harm the independence and impartiality of our court system. C70 urges the PA House to not advance this proposed constitutional amendment and allow HB 38 to lapse at the end of this session.

Citizens, advocates and media encouraged to visit the expo in Doylestown

Compromise Bill Adds Significant Updates to 1937 Election Code

​SB 300 Voted out of Committee with Bipartisan Support