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Philadelphia District Attorney's Election Fraud Task Force Is Prepared For Tomorrow's General Election

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 2, 2015) - Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams today reminded voters to call the District Attorney’s Election Fraud Task Force if they experience any difficulty casting their ballot. The office’s hotline numbers are 215-686-9641,9643 or 9644. And, while joined by President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy David Thornburgh, he reminded all Philadelphians that they need to vote tomorrow.

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Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor's Forum

Judicial retirement will be discussed at a special Chancellor's Forum of the Philadelphia Bar Association on March 24, 4 to 6:30 pm.

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Philadelphia Poll Worker Q&A

If you are signed up to work the polls or signed up to be "on call" as a back up poll worker, please join this call to get your questions answered and prepare for your day serving your community!

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Philadelphia Poll Worker Q&A

If you are signed up to work the polls or signed up to be "on call" as a back up poll worker, please join this call to get your questions answered and prepare for your day serving your community!

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300 Philadelphia Students March to City Hall for Vote Early Day

Students from eight schools participated in the “Give Us a Ballot” march and completed their mail-in ballots as part of a national celebration.

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Vote Early Day Highlights in Philadelphia

The Committee of Seventy, PA Youth Vote, and the League of Women Voters welcomed over 200 high school students from Philadelphia for a celebration of National Vote Early Day at City Hall.

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Committee of Seventy Releases Philadelphia Resolution 1

New Platform for a Stronger Local Democracy

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WeVote at Home: What's On Your Ballot

C70's Lauren Cristella and Cassidy Martin discuss what's on the ballot, how to learn about candidates, and more.

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Why Voters in Philadelphia Can Trust the Election Process

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Public Comment, School District of Philadelphia Board Meeting

Director of Civic Education Justin Villere comments on behalf of Committee of Seventy to endorse voter education curriculum in public schools.

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