Ballot drop boxes approved for Georgia voters during coronavirus
The State Election Board voted unanimously Wednesday to allow Georgia voters to turn in their absentee ballots at drop boxes, an option that avoids human contact during the coronavirus pandemic.
Drop boxes can be set up on government property before Georgia’s primary on June 9. Voters will be able to submit their absentee ballots without having to pay for postage or hand them directly to county election workers.
The addition of ballot drop boxes is another accommodation for running an election while trying to preserve public health.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger sent absentee ballot request forms to Georgia’s 6.9 million active voters, encouraging them to cast their ballots without having to show up in person. He also decided last week to delay the primary for three weeks until June 9, giving local officials more time to hire poll workers and prepare for the election.
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