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Coverage of the first nonpartisan, public poll of the Philadelphia's mayor's race

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

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.

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government | Bill No. 140031

Draw the Lines PA Applauds Certification of Legislative Reapportionment Commission

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 in response to news of a SEPTA budget crisis that would result in severe service reductions and fare hikes.

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

McReynolds is one of the country’s leading experts on election administration and policy, and co-author of the book “When Women Vote”.

Join the Committee of Seventy as we celebrate our 120th anniversary with our signature annual event this fall. This year’s program, titled America at a Crossroads, will feature an illuminating discussion between CNN’s Chris Wallace and 6ABC’s Tamala Edwards.