Bucks LWV To Present Online Program On Open Primary Legislation

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The League of Women Voters of Bucks County will be presenting a program on proposed legislation to open primary elections to all registered voters in Pennsylvania. The program will be aired on Zoom on Wednesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. Registration for the online program is available on the league’s website. Questions about the program can be directed to lwvbuckspa@gmail.com.

The League of Women Voters believes the Pennsylvania primaries should be open to give all citizens, regardless of registration status, the opportunity to participate in the primary of the political party of their choice. The league argues that is essential in a democracy. As a non-partisan organization dedicated to fair elections and an informed electorate, the League works to educate the public on issues related to fair and free elections.

The league argues that including unaffiliated voters in the decision-making process at the primary stage is likely to result in more moderate candidates being selected to run in the general election in November. Once elected, more moderate legislators are more likely to look for ways to compromise, thereby avoiding gridlock in Harrisburg.