Maryland elections officials are encouraging the use of ballot drop boxes as the mail-in deadline approaches, and outlined the safety of the receptacles to state lawmakers earlier this month.

“As reports mount of delayed mail delivery nationwide, drop boxes remain a safe, convenient and reliable way for voters to cast their ballots during the pandemic,” according to a Maryland Board of Elections statement this week.

Maryland ballots sent in the U.S. mail must be postmarked no later than Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 13.

REDA FULL ARTICLE HERE