A county in Pennsylvania has banned the use of mail-in ballot drop boxes over concerns they are being used to rig elections.
Election officials in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, removed all drop boxes for the election out of a concern for security and financial cost.
Luzerne County manager Romilda Crocamo announced the decision Wednesday and argued that security, as well as financial concerns, necessitated their removal.
“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,” said Crocamo.
The Times Leader reported that the county had been providing four drop boxes for voters.
Crocamo visited one site and documented the problems with the drop box.
“Although the venue is attractive, the drop box is situated in a vestibule with an outer door that remains open 24 hours a day,” Crocamo said of the drop box on a site owned by the Luzerne County Housing Authority.
“Furthermore, there is no personnel stationed nearby to monitor the second entry door that requires a passcode.”
“This lack of oversight raises significant concerns about the potential for unauthorized access and misuse,” she added.
Crocamo admitted she