In light of accusations questioning the integrity of the election process in Pennsylvania and across the nation, Bucks County Commissioners Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Bob Harvie and Gene DiGirolamo issued the following statement:
“For the past several weeks, employees in the Bucks County Board of Elections have worked professionally to carry out a first-of-its-kind election during a pandemic. They put in 18- to 20-hour days, as well as weekends, with one goal in mind: to conduct an accurate and fair election.
“This week, they were joined by hundreds of other county employees who signed up to work around the clock in shifts to help count the vote. The preservation of our democracy depends upon the dedication of its citizens. These employees showed their dedication to their community through their work this week. Any criticism of the integrity of this election is a direct attack on the integrity of those public servants. They are men and women of all backgrounds, ages and party affiliations. They include newly hired employees and others who have worked for decades for Bucks County. The respect they deserve, and the debt of gratitude we owe them, is beyond measure.”
Marseglia added a personal note:
“As we watch the closing of this election, I want the residents of Bucks County to know how proud we are of their turnout and their patience with the new manner of voting and counting. We are a robust, dynamic, compassionate county that has helped lead this nation throughout its history, and I know we will exemplify these values in the coming days and weeks.”
