This ruling is a victory for voters across the state, ensuring that mail-in ballots won’t be tossed out due to minor errors on the external envelopes.

The Labor Day holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union.

The Bucks County Board of Elections makes every effort to ensure that our elections are an accurate reflection of the will of the voters. To allay any concerns voters may have about the security of our elections, the League of Women Voters explains the many safeguards put in place by Pennsylvania laws and the Bucks County Board of Elections in the August/September 2024 edition of the Bucks County Women's Journal.

In our very divided political climate, it is easy to feel disillusioned. One may feel that things are so heated and confusing it is not worth getting involved on any level, including voting. The League of Women Voters of Bucks County would suggest you reconsider this position. In this article the League addresses some sentiments expressed by nonvoters after the 2020 election.