With the June 16 election around the corner, officials are reminding voters about a crucial absentee ballot deadline. The County Election Board must receive mail-in requests by 5 p.m. on June 1.

Mary Hartnett’s opinion piece highlights the importance of rejecting false claims attacking absentee and mail-in voting. Rather than criticizing the system, she urges Americans to celebrate its strengths and unite to protect and strengthen it.