Ballot drop boxes are secure, locked structures that allow voters to cast completed absentee ballots without using the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) or having to return the ballot in person. Four years ago, access to ballot drop boxes expanded immensely, and over 40% of absentee or mail-in voters cast their ballot using ballot drop boxes. Since 2020, many states have continued to provide an increased number of ballot drop boxes to provide voters with an alternative method of casting their ballots. However, several states have prohibited or limited the availability of drop boxes, citing concerns over election security and the need to vote in person.
Author: Chris Vazquez