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Georgia State Election Board Offers Drop Box Solution in Light of Postage Debate

By Georgia Peanut Gallery on April 15, 2020 |

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The State Election Board voted unanimously April 15 to allow voters to drop off ballots at drop boxes. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “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 …” See the full article here:https://www.ajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/ballot-drop-boxes-approved-for-georgia-voters-during-coronavirus/4Bir3Ymx1zL0ZOGsXMazEO/

Attribution for ballot box photo:Josh and Kaldari

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