On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, Americans celebrate Election Day—a tradition established by Congress in 1845 to make voting more accessible for farmers after harvest season. What began as a community event has become a vital symbol of freedom and responsibility. Over time, amendments to the U.S. Constitution have expanded voting rights to include all citizens regardless of race, gender, or age. President Dallin H. Oaks reminds us that we have a duty to be informed and to exercise our right to vote. As we honor this privilege, may we remember the power of participation and civic responsibility in His Story today.

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