Bucks County

Americans do not need more obstacles to voting. Tell your members of congress to oppose the save act suite of bills. image of diverse group of women holding signs like people over politics

Tell Congress to Stop the SAVE Act Suite of Bills

Click here to contact your member of congress

LWV declares United States in a Constitutional Crisis. Announces new initiative to mobilize voters

LWV Announces New Initiative to Mobilize Voters

Learn about the Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative

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Bucks County

EMPOWERING VOTERS. DEFENDING DEMOCRACY.

The League of Women Voters of Bucks County, a nonpartisan organization, is dedicated to providing voter education and services and advocating for issues. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment in our organization and in the areas in which we work.
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Our country is in a constitutional crisis.

We the people must fight back. That is why the League of Women Voters is launching a powerful new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5. Through Unite and Rise 8.5, we will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect and preserve our democracy. To learn more and commit to Unite and Rise click here!

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What the SAVE Act Means as the 2026 Midterms Approach

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

Blog Post

As the 2026 midterms approach, voters are at risk of finding their ballots suppressed by federal voter ID legislation like the SAVE Act. It's essential to push back against this anti-voter legislation!

Photo of the american flag and a portion of the first page of the U.S. Constitution

Submitted by Bucks County in August 2026.

Event Date:

09/19/2026 - 9:00am to 12:30pm

Event location:

James Lorah House

Join us for an interactive exploration of the relevance of the Constitution to our lives today. Bring your friends!

Federal Court Blocks US Postal Service from Implementing Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

Public Statement

A federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, finding the order likely unconstitutional and harmful to voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

Submitted by Bucks County in August 2026.

News

A recent Civics Center analysis of voter file data in 30 states revealed that Pennsylvania had the lowest rate of 18-year-olds registered to vote at only 22%. (Here, in Bucks County, the rate was slightly higher at 36%). In comparison, Pennsylvania voter registration of eligible voters 45 and older stood at 82%. The Civics Center also reports that registered 18-year-olds do indeed turn out to vote, particularly for major elections. The organization found that more than 80% of registered 18-year-olds in Pennsylvania voted in the presidential elections of 2020 and 2024, and more than 60% of those voters turned out for the midterm elections of 2018 and 2022. It is vital for the future of our democracy that young people both understand the workings of American government and recognize that voting empowers them to have a voice in their future.

League of Women Voters Condemns President Trump's Removal of Election Assistance Commission Commissioners

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to President Trump's removal of the serving commissioners of the bipartisan US Election Assistance Commission.

Check out these upcoming local events:
Wednesdays starting June 10: Knitting for Peace, Newtown Friends Meetinghouse
July 8, 15 and 22: The Rising Tide of Hate: Fascism in America lecture series

The League of Women Voters Sounds the Alarm as Attacks on Voter Participation Intensify Ahead of the Midterms

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in June 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters today urged Americans nationwide to recognize and reject an escalating pattern of voter silencing, intimidation, and suppression as the country moves closer to the November midterm elections.

Read our latest guest opinion in the Bucks County Herald:

America needs to do better registering young voters.

League of Women Voters Statement on Attack on Civil Rights Organizations

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2026.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters Responds to Executive Order on Mail-In Voting

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters issued the following statement in response to the president’s executive order, “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections.”

image shows young women of varied race holding signs that read people over politics. Image heading Stand up to xenophobia ask congress to stop the save act

Submitted by Bucks County in February 2026.

Action Alerts

The SAVE Act adds unnecessary barriers to voter registration by requiring citizenship documentation—despite existing safeguards. Many eligible voters, especially citizens of color, lack easy access to these documents. Tell your members of Congress to oppose this harmful bill and protect the freedom to vote! Click READ MORE to learn more about the SAVE Act and contact your members of Congress.

Submitted by Bucks County in April 2026.

News

In these days of deepening polarization, growing distrust and cynicism brought on by government dysfunction, we might be tempted to withdraw from the public sphere entirely. But now, more than ever, is the right time to look outward and actively participate in neighborhood clubs, organizations and associations that can offer both personal satisfaction and an opportunity to contribute to the betterment of the community.

Statement from the League of Women Voters on Federal Immigration Enforcement and the Erosion of Constitutional Rights

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2026.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters, ACLU, Broad Coalition Urge Supreme Court to Reject Novel Reading of “Election Day” Statutes that Would Disenfranchise Mail Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2026.

Public Statement

Five Years After the Insurrection: A Constitutional Crisis, Then v. Now

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2026.

Blog Post

In 2021, the seeds of our current Constitutional Crisis were being sown.

Reflecting on this tragic day in 2024, League President Dianna Wynn and I noted that January 6 was a reminder of “the sacredness of preserving democracy.” As we look ahead to a critical year for elections and advocacy, this reminder guides my every move.

What’s Happening with ICE and How to Fight Back

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2026.

Blog Post

Communities across the country, in Minnesota and beyond, are living in terror as federal immigration enforcement agents patrol, surveil, detain, arrest, disappear, injure, and kill civilians.

We are witnessing firsthand the incredible power of everyday people to reject this assault on our communities, our Constitution, and our democracy. To continue exercising our people-power, we must understand what is happening and what rights we hold.