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Discuss and practice ranked choice voting with students. (45 minutes)

Seventy advocates for fair district drawing to promote free, competitive elections.

HARRISBURG, PA – The bipartisan Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission released a final report today with recommendations to improve the process of creating legislative district boundaries. Governor Wolf signed an executive order last year creating the commission to explore ways Pennsylvania could curb gerrymandering and make redistricting fairer and nonpartisan.

C70 President & CEO, Lauren Cristella, thanked Chairman Bizzarro and members of the Committee, for the opportunity to discuss how we can all work together to improve civic education and increase civic participation in Pennsylvania.

Join us on January 30th for a nonpartisan reception honoring the leadership of women elected officials across the Greater Philadelphia area. Presented by the Committee of Seventy, The Forum of Executive Women and The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and generously sponsored by Independence Blue Cross and The Bellwether District, this special evening brings together elected officials and dynamic leaders to celebrate progress, foster connections, and highlight the power of women in government.

Join us on January 13th for a nonpartisan reception honoring the leadership of women elected officials across the Greater Philadelphia area. Presented by the Committee of Seventy and The Forum of Executive Women, and generously sponsored by Independence Blue Cross and The Bellwether District, this special evening brings together elected officials and dynamic leaders to celebrate progress, foster connections, and highlight the power of women in government.

Seventy provides tutorials on working at the polls and covers topics and frequently asked questions.

Book: Bella’s Rules by Elissa Haden Guest

Candidates in 22 of 26 state House races in Philadelphia coasted to victory with no opponent in the November 4 general election. Uncompetitive elections are a serious problem in Philly, and the city needs candidates.

Katherine M. Gehl is the founder of The Institute for Political Innovation (IPI), a nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 2020 to catalyze modern political change.