Where to drop off your ballot
The gist
Election offices across several US states are directing voters to drop boxes and county offices ahead of Nov.
Deadlines and rules vary by state, so where and when you return a ballot decides if it counts.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2026More than a dozen vote centers around metro Phoenix opened for early in-person voting or early ballot drop-off in Maricopa County; 274 locations will be open by Election Day.
- Oct 15, 2026Mesa County listed every ballot drop box location, including drive-up sites, with boxes open Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oct 16, 2026In Southwest Florida, voters could drop off mail ballots at secure intake stations at each early voting location from Oct. 19 to Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.