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Vote Early Day: Give Us A Ballot!

The Committee of Seventy is partnering with the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement, the City Commissioners, and PA Youth Vote for “Give Us A Ballot,” a march for National Vote Early Day. The goal of this march is to help students, especially those of voting age, understand the significance of their vote and take advantage of National Vote Early Day by voting early. This event is tied into our Elections and Voting curriculum, which participating schools are encouraged to use in preparation for attending. 

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