Who can collect and drop off a mailed ballot on behalf of a voter?

Voters who are unable to return a ballot in person or get it to a postal facility in time for it to be counted may, depending on state law, may be able to entrust the voted ballot to someone else to help them deliver it—an agent or designee. Note that, as of March 30, 2020:

● Twenty-seven states permit an absentee ballot to be returned by a designated agent,

which can be a family member, attorney, or care provider.

● Nine states permit an absentee ballot to be returned by the voter’s family member.

● One state specifies that an absentee ballot can only be returned in person or by mail.

● Thirteen states do not expressly address this issue.

Some states that allow a designated agent to return a voted ballot on behalf of the voter restrict the number of ballots that can be deposited by that person at one time in a drop box.

If you are considering the use of ballot drop boxes, you should review your existing laws and requirements and determine whether emergency changes may be necessary. A full list of state practices can be found at the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) website listed in the Additional Resources section.

What equipment and supplies are needed for ballot drop boxes?

Whether you are collecting ballots just from a USPS facility, ballot drop boxes, or both, you will need ballot drop box collection teams. Ideally, these are bipartisan teams (poll workers or temporary workers) hired to drive a collection route and pick up ballots on a regular basis.

https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/electionofficials/vbm/Ballot_Drop_Box.pdf