Election Day — November 3, 2026: Polling Place Safety Guidance
Central Bucks Regional Police outline rules for officer presence, weapon possession, and protests at polling locations for Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026.
Central Bucks Regional Police say officers will not be stationed at polling locations on Election Day but are coordinating with the registrar of voters to ensure a safe voting environment and a timely police response if needed. State law generally prohibits being within 100 feet of a polling place except in specific circumstances (when called by an election officer or three voters, when maintaining order, when the officer is voting, or when serving a warrant); weapons are allowed at non-court/non-school polling sites if otherwise lawfully possessed, and peaceful protesters may be present provided they remain at least 10 feet from the entrance.