What happens to the ballots when the drop boxes are emptied?
  • The seals on the drop box are checked and logged.
  • The ballots are removed from the drop box and put into a transport container.
  • Numbered seals are used to close and secure the transport container.
  • A log is kept of all of the seals used in the process.
  • The ballots are transported to the Elections Office/Ballot Counting Center.
  • When the ballots arrive at the counting center, the seals on the containers are verified and the containers are open.
  • The ballots are counted and placed into trays for processing.

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1. Where are the official ballot drop boxes located?
2. When are the drop boxes open?
3. Am I allowed to put campaign materials near an Official Ballot Drop Box.
4. What if I'm away from Island County on Election Day? How do I drop off my ballot?
5. How secure are the drop boxes?
6. Who empties the drop boxes?
7. How often are the drop boxes emptied?
8. What happens to the ballots when the drop boxes are emptied?