ballot drop boxes
Coverage of ballot drop boxes in the Nexus archive.
- 17 ballot drop boxes opening across Oahu on Monday
Seventeen official ballot drop boxes for the 2026 elections will be established across Oahu starting on Monday, July 6, 2026.
- Voter service and polling centers in Denver set to open up in phased approach starting Monday
Voter service and polling centers in Denver are opening in a phased approach starting June 15, offering in-person voting with valid ID, ballot drop boxes, and registration services. Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez emphasized bipartisan monitoring of 24-hour drop boxes and clarified voting procedures for unaffiliated voters, who receive two party-specific ballots and must submit only one. Key dates include June 22 as the last day to mail ballots and June 30 as Election Day.
- Hundreds of vote centers are open in LA County. Find one near you
Los Angeles County has opened hundreds of vote centers for the June primary election, where voters can submit ballots in person, by mail, or via drop boxes. The election includes races for California governor, Los Angeles mayor, U.S. House, and local contests, with officials urging voters to review ballots carefully due to the large number of candidates and measures.
- Maricopa County recorder asks judge to hold board of supervisors in civil contempt of court
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has filed a request to hold the county’s board of supervisors in civil contempt, citing non-compliance with a court order to return election-related functions and IT staff to his office. The dispute has escalated with recent conflicts over voter communication and ballot drop box locations as the state primary approaches.
- Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap threatens felony charges over ‘unauthorized’ drop boxes
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap sent a letter warning of criminal penalties for handling ballots from 'unauthorized' drop boxes, escalating a dispute with the county Board of Supervisors over election administration. The Board criticized Heap's actions as 'shocking' and 'outrageous,' while his office accused the Board of attempting to control drop box locations.