When some ballots were damaged Oct. 28 in fires intentionally set at ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington state, it raised questions about ballot box security and how the votes would be counted.

Although drop boxes were widely adopted across the U.S. in the 2020 election during the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon and Washington have long relied on the method for conducting their elections.

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A single, secure ballot drop box with security cameras can cost up to $10,000. There are also operational costs.

All ballot boxes are under the watchful eye of security cameras operated by election officials, he said. “Marylanders can feel safe and confident in using the drop box,” DeMarinis said.