08/03/2026
If one of these were your circumstances, what would have made you show up to vote? 🗳️
Low turnout elections raise an important question: why are some voters choosing not to participate?
Low turnout elections can happen for many reasons: voters may not feel connected to the issues, may not see meaningful choices on the ballot, or may face barriers like closed primaries. In Pennsylvania, closed primaries also mean the state's 1.4 million unaffiliated voters cannot vote in Democratic or Republican primary elections. Understanding these barriers is the first step toward building a stronger culture of civic participation and creating elections where more people feel their voice matters.
Want to dive deeper? Become a C70 member for exclusive conversations like these, explore our Five Habits of Highly Effective Citizens guide, and if you're one of Pennsylvania's 1.4 million unaffiliated voters, sign the petition through the link in our bio to support opening Pennsylvania's primaries so unaffiliated voters can participate in primary elections—not just the general election in November.
Become a C70 member: https://seventy.org/membership
Sign the petition: https://www.ballotpa.org/petition
Five Habits of Highly Effective Citizens guide: https://seventy.org/learn-the-five-habits
