Can mail in ballots be dropped off at polling places

In the United States, the rules regarding dropping off mail-in ballots at polling places vary from state to state. Some states allow it, while others do not. Here's a breakdown:

States that allow dropping off mail-in ballots at polling places:

  1. Arizona: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  2. California: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place or vote center in the state.
  3. Colorado: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place or vote center in the state.
  4. Hawaii: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  5. Idaho: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  6. Illinois: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  7. Indiana: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  8. Maryland: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  9. Michigan: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  10. Minnesota: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  11. Nevada: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  12. New Jersey: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  13. New Mexico: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  14. New York: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  15. Ohio: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  16. Oregon: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  17. Pennsylvania: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  18. Utah: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  19. Washington: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.
  20. Wisconsin: Yes, voters can drop off their mail-in ballots at any polling place in the state.

States that do not allow dropping off mail-in ballots at polling places:

  1. Alabama: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  2. Alaska: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  3. Arkansas: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  4. Connecticut: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  5. Delaware: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  6. Florida: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  7. Georgia: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  8. Iowa: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  9. Kansas: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  10. Kentucky: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  11. Louisiana: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  12. Maine: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  13. Massachusetts: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  14. Mississippi: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  15. Missouri: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  16. Montana: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  17. Nebraska: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  18. North Carolina: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  19. North Dakota: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  20. Oklahoma: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  21. Rhode Island: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  22. South Carolina: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  23. South Dakota: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  24. Tennessee: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  25. Texas: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  26. Vermont: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  27. Virginia: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  28. West Virginia: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.
  29. Wyoming: No, voters must return their mail-in ballots by mail or at a designated drop-off location.

It's essential to check with your state or local election office to confirm the rules regarding dropping off mail-in ballots at polling places, as they may have changed since the last election.