Vote-By-Mail Drop Box Set Up In Haddon Township

HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Haddon Township voters who are concerned about the security of their mail-in ballots may find some solace via the local "drop box" that has been put up for the 2020 general election.

On Tuesday, the Camden County Clerk's Office released a list of secure ballot box locations for the upcoming election in November. The drop box in Haddon Township is located at the municipal building, 135 Haddon Avenue. Mail-in ballots can also be dropped off at the Camden County Board of Elections located at 100 University Court in Gloucester Township.

While limited polling places will be open on Nov. 3, the election is taking place mostly via mail in New Jersey due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Haddon Township drop box is one of 13 that have been installed countywide. They are all available 24 hours each day through the close of polls on election day. Each location is well-lit, secured and monitored by video surveillance cameras.

“VBM drop boxes are conveniently located throughout Camden County to make voting easier and more convenient during this most unusual election year,” Camden County Clerk Joseph Ripa said. “Voters can rest assured that these boxes are safe and secure, and that their vote will be counted as long as their ballot is completed properly and placed in any VBM drop box prior to the closing of polls on November 3. Voters can also return their ballot by mail or by bringing it to the Board of Elections in person.”

Residents with questions regarding the drop boxes and voting by mail should call 856-401-VOTE. More information is available at https://www.camdencounty.com/service/voting-and-elections/.

Gov. Phil Murphy has made the decision every voter will be mailed a ballot weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election. The step is being taken as New Jersey continues to deal with the effects of the coronavirus.

But voters who want to vote in-person will be allowed to as every municipality will have one polling location open and a minimum of 50 percent will be open per county. At least 10 drop boxes will be available per county. Read more here: NJ Vote-By-Mail Concerns? Patch Asked A County Clerk For Answers