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Common Cause Pennsylvania Common Cause PA is a non-partisan citizens' lobby organization, advocating for open and accountable government. www.commoncause.org/PA

Common Cause Pennsylvania (CC/PA) works on a number of reform issues, including (but not limited to):

Elections Reform
Elections are the principal method by which citizens hold public officials accountable for their actions. CC/PA advocates for campaign finance reform as well as expanding the Commonwealth's voting options through online voter registration, no-fault absentee voting, early voting, and same day registration. Lobbyist Disclosure
For years, Pennsylvania was ridiculed for having the weakest lobbyist disclosure law in the nation. Responding to a CC/PA led effort, the General Assembly finally passed a meaningful lobbyist disclosure law in 1998 that mirrored those of many other states. Open Government
Access to government records and meetings are essential to our democracy. CC/PA has been an active leader in revising PA's Open Records Law and the Sunshine Law. Legislative Reform
As we work closely with government officials to keep government open and accountable, we are always working hard to promote legislative reforms that make sense for Pennsylvanians such as budget reform, reduction in the size of the legislature, redistricting, and initiative & referendum powers for citizens. Local Government Reform
On the local government level, CC/PA is studying ways to reduce inefficiencies, redundancies, and waste that are caused by overlapping or multiple layers of local government. Judicial Selection
Pennsylvania's current system for electing judges has resulted in voters being asked to chose from a group of candidates about which they have little or no information, and virtually no way of obtaining needed information. CC/PA advocates for merit-based judicial selection as well as contribution limits for judicial candidates.

Trainings are happening now! Sign up as an Election Protection volunteer at protectthevote.net and train to become a non...
10/14/2026

Trainings are happening now! Sign up as an Election Protection volunteer at protectthevote.net and train to become a nonpartisan poll monitor for the November midterm election.

Interested in serving your community? Volunteer as a nonpartisan Election Protection poll monitor to help ensure every e...
10/12/2026

Interested in serving your community? Volunteer as a nonpartisan Election Protection poll monitor to help ensure every eligible voter gets to cast their ballot free of obstacles on election day. Sign up today and find a training time that works for you at protectthevote.net.

Request your mail-in ballot online, through mail, or at your local election office by the October 27th. Once approved, y...
10/09/2026

Request your mail-in ballot online, through mail, or at your local election office by the October 27th. Once approved, your ballot will be sent to you, allowing you to vote safely and securely from home. Learn more at vote.pa.gov

Interested in supporting fellow voters? Join us as a nonpartisan Election Protection poll monitor to help ensure every e...
10/07/2026

Interested in supporting fellow voters? Join us as a nonpartisan Election Protection poll monitor to help ensure every eligible Pennsylvanian can cast their ballot free of obstacles on election day. Sign up today at protectthevote.net.

Planning to vote on November 3rd? Make sure your voter registration is complete and up-to-date by the October 19th voter...
10/05/2026

Planning to vote on November 3rd? Make sure your voter registration is complete and up-to-date by the October 19th voter registration deadline, especially if you recently moved, changed your name, or haven't voted in recent elections. Visit commoncause.org/resources/register-to-vote/ for more info.

Join us Sunday, October 4th, at 3:00pm on Zoom to train as a nonpartisan poll monitor for the November Midterm Election....
10/02/2026

Join us Sunday, October 4th, at 3:00pm on Zoom to train as a nonpartisan poll monitor for the November Midterm Election. You can help ensure every Pennsylvanian exercises their right to vote. Sign up as a volunteer at protectthevote.net 🗳

Join us and OpenSecrets tomorrow to learn more about campaign finance! Register using the link below.
09/30/2026

Join us and OpenSecrets tomorrow to learn more about campaign finance! Register using the link below.

Curious where campaign money comes from? Join us on October 1st at 12pm to learn more about essential finance laws, FEC document navigation, and brand-new OpenSecrets tools to help you understand campaign finance. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4jef6mav

Want to help ensure every eligible Pennsylvania voter can access the polls on election day? Join us as a nonpartisan pol...
09/30/2026

Want to help ensure every eligible Pennsylvania voter can access the polls on election day? Join us as a nonpartisan poll monitor and assist us in our Election Protection efforts. Sign up today at protectthevote.net

Curious where campaign money comes from? Join us on October 1st at 12pm to learn more about essential finance laws, FEC ...
09/29/2026

Curious where campaign money comes from? Join us on October 1st at 12pm to learn more about essential finance laws, FEC document navigation, and brand-new OpenSecrets tools to help you understand campaign finance. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4jef6mav

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