The League of Women Voters of Bucks County announced the launch of its Get Out & Vote PSA Contest for Bucks County students. Students are asked to create a 1-minute public service announcement video that highlights the importance of voting in local elections.
Top prize is $500; second prize is $250; third prize is $100. The deadline to submit an entry is Wednesday, March 10. Winners will be announced on April 12.
Click here for the entry form. Click here for contest details.
LWVBC’s Get Out the Vote Committee created the contest to help younger voters understand how the outcomes of municipal elections impact their day-to-day lives and how important their votes are.
The turnout for municipal elections is considerably lower than other elections. The primary elections ahead of municipal elections, such as the one coming up on May 18, will likely have an even more drastic reduction in turnout. Typically, fewer than 15 percent of eligible voters vote in municipal primaries, leaving many races decided by a slim number of votes. The offices at stake in a municipal election include school board directors who make decisions affecting children’s education; township supervisors and mayors who make decisions about parks and streets; and judges and district attorneys who make decisions on how laws are enforced. These are among the many ballot choices that have a real impact on quality of life.
The deadline to register or make changes to a voter registration for the May 18 municipal primary election is May 3. Visit VotesPA.com to find registration information. Independent voters will be able to participate in this May 18 election and vote on the constitutional amendments on their ballots.
Membership in the League of Women Voters of Bucks County is open to everyone 16 years of age and older. Visit LWVBucks.org to learn more.
