Politics & Government

Contra Costa County Prepares For Deluge Of Mail-In Ballots

The ballots will be gathered every day from the post office and 37 drop boxes around Contra Costa County.

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — With the heavy scrutiny being placed on mail-in ballots this election, officials in Contra Costa County are taking steps to ensure they are counted properly this November.

Rhetoric from President Donald Trump about possible voter fraud and concerns surrounding issues with the U.S. Postal Service — both due to the COVID-19 pandemic and controversial changes instituted by U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy — have raise questions about the safety and security of mail-in ballots.

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