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3 Important Things to Know about Voter Identification
Though in theory it may be popular, in practice voter identification is another unnecessary barrier to the ballot box.
Stopping Voter Suppression
Some elected officials are trying to silence voters by creating needless barriers to the ballot box. Common Cause is fighting back against these anti-democracy efforts.
We should be able to make our voices heard at the polls and have a say in the leaders who represent us. But sometimes, politicians push for laws that discourage, obstruct, or even intimidate voters in an effort to cling to their power.
Polling place closures, limits to vote-by-mail, and needlessly strict voter ID regulations can prevent eligible voters from casting their ballot—and lately, this playbook of voter suppression strategies has become more popular. Common Cause is stopping voter suppression by opposing these efforts in the legislature, in the courts, and beyond in defense of the right to vote.
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Legislative Priorities for 2025 – 2026
From expanding access to the ballot to ensuring transparency and accountability in the government, we work for a government that serves the people in the place where American democracy was created.
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Legislative Priorities for 2024
From preserving the right to cast a mail ballot to promoting ethics and accountability in government, we'll continue to fight for a government serves the people in the place where American democracy was created.
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Press Release
Opposition Grows on Voter ID Bill, Letter Sent to Legislators
Twenty-three voting rights and democracy groups have written a letter to Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton and members of the General Assembly, urging them to reject House Bill 771, a voter ID proposal that risks disenfranchising eligible voters.
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Statement on Supreme Court’s Denial of Mail Ballots
"While we strongly disagree with the court’s bad decision, Common Cause Pennsylvania will continue to help all voters exercise their freedom to vote."
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Pre-Canvassing Passes in Pennsylvania House
“This is a straightforward, nonpartisan fix that will make a dramatic difference for voters and election officials come November."