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Open Primaries Legislation Advances in the Senate

SB 300 Voted out of Committee with Bipartisan Support

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War Game Screening & Panel Discussion

Experience the powerful documentary War Game in an exclusive screening at the National Constitution Center, followed by an insightful panel discussion on the challenges and complexities of protecting American democracy in an increasingly polarized world.

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Open Primaries PA to Press for Independents’ Right to Vote

New Coalition Supports Opening Pennsylvania’s Primaries

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Open Primaries PA hosting Virtual Advocacy Day to Secure Voting Rights for All Pennsylvanians Ahead of Primary Elections

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Committee of Seventy Earns American Bar Association’s 2024 Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award

Earlier this month, representatives from the Committee of Seventy traveled to Chicago, Ill for the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Democracy Summit during the ABA’s Annual Meeting. During the summit, the ABA’s Task Force for American Democracy presented the 2024 Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award to the Committee of Seventy and 21 other organizations and individuals.

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All Voters Vote in HD 190 Special Election

But independents to be shut out of April presidential primary

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Bipartisan Open Primaries Legislation Introduced

BIPARTISAN OPEN PRIMARIES LEGISLATION INTRODUCED Proposal would allow 900,000 independent voters to vote on candidates in taxpayer-funded primary elections

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Primary Reform Picks Up Traction Ahead of May 21 Primary

New coalition, editorial boards and legislative leadership call for reform

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General Assembly Moves Primary to June 2, but 1.2 Million Voters Still Shut Out

Bill passed to protect election, but 1.2 million voters still shut out

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The Committee of Seventy Hosts Fourth Annual Women in Public Leadership Event Celebrating the Power of Mentorship

On May 14, 2025, the Committee of Seventy welcomed more than 300 guests for its fourth annual Women in Public Leadership event, which celebrates the contributions of women leading at all levels. This year’s theme, The Power of Mentorship: Celebrating Women Who Carry as They Climb, highlighted the important role mentorship plays in shaping strong civic and public leaders.

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