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C70 Statement on Fake Video of Destroyed Ballots in Bucks County

The Committee of Seventy released a statement regarding the recent fake video of mail-in ballots being destroyed in Bucks County.

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Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Developments in Presidential Election Process

President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, Lauren Cristella, released a statement regarding recent developments in the presidential election process.

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Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards (GCEA)

Every year, the Governor of Pennsylvania recognizes the efforts of Pennsylvania high school students “that educate, engage and inform” their peers in democratic processes.

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C70 President and CEO Al Schmidt to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

The medal, the second-highest civilian award given by our government, recognizes extraordinary efforts to protect American democracy.

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Statement on Chester County Poll Book Error

Chester County Voter Service has reported that the poll books at all precincts currently do not include the names of voters who are registered with third parties (e.g., Independent, Libertarians, Green) or with no party affiliation.

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Testimony on Rules Reform and Bipartisanship

C70 Chief Policy Officer Pat Christmas submits testimony on rules reform and fostering bipartisanship to the Speaker's Workgroup to Move Pennsylvania Forward.

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Committee of Seventy and Partners to Issue First Public, Nonpartisan Poll in 2023 Mayor’s Race

The effort will highlight the impact that ranked-choice voting could have if implemented in Pennsylvania.

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PA Attorney General Candidate Forum (Fall 2024)

Join us for a virtual forum featuring the Pennsylvania attorney general candidates, moderated by Ernest Owens, President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. This important conversation will explore key issues facing Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement office.

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Committee of Seventy Statement on SB 22 Amendment

The Committee of Seventy applauds Senate State Government Committee Chairs Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon) and Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) and their Senate State Government Committee colleagues for voting to approve today a compromise proposal that improves the redistricting process in Pennsylvania.

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Members-Only Election Debrief

Join us virtually for an exclusive C70 member Lunch & Learn on Pennsylvania's May 19 primary election. C70's Vice President of Policy, Andrew McGinley, and Senior Program Director, Tanisha Bezue, will break down the results, trends, and key takeaways from the primary.

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