Voting and Elections

Voting and elections are the most fundamental processes of our democracy. When government runs elections it must insure that every person entitled to vote has the opportunity to vote, and that every vote is counted accurately.

Modern elections demand modern laws to safeguard the integrity of the voting process. Without functional integrity there can be no confidence in the election process, or the government that is elected. A lack of voter confidence in the elections process can breed contempt, increase cynicism, and diminish citizens' participation in elections.

Featured Campaigns

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Voter ID

Voter ID laws make it harder for older citizens, students, people with disabilities, racial minorities, and lower-income people to vote. Learn More ›

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National Popular Vote

Today's Electoral College is the product of a political compromise, a deal struck among our founders more than 200 years ago. You'll recall that some of them wanted the President chosen by a vote of the people; others thought the selection should be left to members of Congress. In the end, they found a third way. Common Cause Pennsylvania believes it's time to embrace another compromise, one that guarantees that the candidate supported by a majority of the people -- not just in Pennsylvania but across our country -- is the candidate who ultimately occupies the White House. Learn More ›

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2015 Election Protection

Over the past several presidential election cycles Common Cause Pennsylvania has been increasing its election protection programs throughout Pennsylvania to ensure that voting systems are function properly, that no eligible voters are turned away, to prevent voter intimidation and suppression, and record incidents of voting irregularities. With over 9,000 polling places throughout the state, Common Cause Pennsylvania and its allies can serve only a small segment of these polling places and, therefore, based on voter data and historical experience focus on at-risks precincts. Learn More ›