County in Battleground State Ends Use of Ballot Drop Boxes, Citing Concerns About ‘Illegal Activities’
One Pennsylvania county will not use drop boxes for mail-in ballots in this year’s elections.
County election manager Romilda Crocamo said the four boxes used in the past will not be used this year, according to the Times-Leader.
“While I recognize that drop boxes can provide alternative means for voters to cast their ballots, I must prioritize the safety and security of our community in the current political climate,” Crocamo said.
Crocamo said notices about security from the Pennsylvania Department of State were one major reason for the decision.
Visits to the drop box sites reinforced her concerns, she said.
In one location, she said, “the drop box is situated in a vestibule with an outer door that remains open 24 hours a day.
