On September 17, 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia to sign the world-changing document that continues to guide our nation 238 years later. As we honor the work of our Founding Fathers this Constitution Day, we are reminded of Alexander Hamilton’s words: “A sacred respect for the constitutional law is the vital principle, the sustaining energy of a free government.”

 In recent months, these principles have been tested, particularly in the realm of election laws. Now more than ever, it is critical that our elected leaders uphold the Constitutional framework set forth by the Founders, resisting political pressures and executive overreach that threaten the integrity of our democratic system.

Democracy Defense Project Pennsylvania works to defend the transparency, safety, security and validity of Pennsylvania’s elections system. Former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell, former United States representatives Jim Gerlach and Melissa Hart, and former Pennsylvania house speaker Keith McCall serve as board members.

Democracy Defense Project Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA