Lower Merion Getting Ballot Drop-Off Box, Voter Services Office

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — A ballot drop-off box is coming to Lower Merion Township ahead of the May 18 primary election.

The Montgomery County Board of Elections announced it is installing 11 secure ballot drop-off boxes throughout the county to help voters meet the May 18 Primary Election deadline.

Lower Merion's ballot drop-off box will be located at the Ludington Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Bryn Mawr.

Completed mail-in ballots and absentee ballots may be dropped off starting Saturday, May 1 at 10 a.m.

Ballots placed in the secure ballot boxes will be delivered daily to the Montgomery County Voter Services by County Sheriffs, and date stamped when they are received.

All mail-in ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on May 18, 2021.

Before dropping mail-in or absentee ballots into the drop-off box, voter must make sure their completed ballot is placed inside the smaller, secrecy envelope first. Then, put the sealed secrecy envelope into the official return envelope and complete the voter declaration on the back. Ballots that are not in both envelopes cannot be counted per Pennsylvania Election Code.

Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Election Code, voted ballots may only be returned by the individual voter and not by any other individuals. All drop box locations are monitored using CCTV video surveillance. Anyone depositing a ballot that does not belong to them will be referred to the District Attorney’s Office.

Voters with illnesses or disabilities that prevent them from dropping off their ballot can designate an agent to pick up or drop off their ballot. The agent can only pick up or drop off ballots for voters who are in the same household, and the ballot can only be picked up and dropped off to Voter Services, 425 Swede St. in Norristown. The first page should be signed by the agent, and the second page should be signed by the voter. The Certification of Designated Agent form can be found at online here.

Additionally, the township will be getting a Voter Services Satellite Office.

Lower Merion's Voter Services Office will be located in the Magisterial District Judges Office of Lower Merion, 925 Montgomery Ave. in Narberth. The office will be open on Sunday, May 2 and Saturday, May 8 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Voters who prefer to apply for their ballot in person before the May 3 deadline can apply at the office, as well as others around the county. Residents can apply for a mail-in ballot, receive it, complete it and place it in a secure ballot box at these locations.

Voters can also check the status of their mail-in ballot online here.

Ballot status will update when the Election Board has received it.

Montgomery County will operate locations in Norristown, Willow Grove, Narberth, Lansdale and Pottstown. Appointments are not required and voters can visit any location.

The last day to register to vote for the General Election is May 3.

You must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Pennsylvania 30 days before the election. You may register to vote and apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot at online here.

For more information about the May 18 Primary Election and where to vote, visit www.montcopa.org/voterservices or call 610-278-3280.

"This Primary Election is unique because all registered voters are able to vote on the proposed amendments to the PA Constitution regardless of their party affiliation. This, along with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is creating a high demand for mail-in voting," said Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr., Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Elections. "We want to continue to make voting accessible, secure, and convenient for all of our residents by offering several options to cast their vote - by mail, in person on Election Day or through a satellite office."

Any voter who was approved for a mail-in or absentee ballot and later decides to vote in person may do so. Voters should bring their ballot and envelopes to the polls with them to be voided by a poll worker, enabling the voter to vote in person. If a voter does not bring their mail-in ballot they can fill out a provisional ballot, which will only be counted once after verification that the Election Board has not received a mail-in ballot.

Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, some polling locations were moved. Final polling locations are being continuously updated and will be posted at www.montcopa.org/VoteInPerson. For public health and safety, please wear a mask. Voting stations and equipment will be cleaned throughout the day, and social distancing guidelines will be implemented.

2021 Primary Election Secure Ballot Drop Box Locations and Hours of Operation:

Cheltenham
Township Tax Office
8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Lansdale
District Court 38-1-28
430 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, PA 19446

Lower Merion
Ludington Library
5 South Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Norristown
Montgomery County Airy Street Parking Lot
Corner of Airy and DeKalb Streets, Norristown, PA 19401

Pottstown
Montgomery County Community College - South Hall
101 College Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464

Royersford
Victory Park Parking Lot
2nd & Arch Street, Royersford, PA 19468

Skippack
Montgomery County 4H Center
1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville, PA 19474

Upper Dublin
Upper Dublin Library
520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Upper Frederick
Green Lane Park Office
2144 Snyder Road, Green Lane, PA 18054

Upper Merion
Upper Merion Township Building
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Upper Moreland
Willow Grove Annex
102 N York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Voter Services Satellite Offices will be available during the following days and times:

Lansdale County Office
421 W. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446
Available on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 9 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Magisterial District Judges Office of Lower Merion
925 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth, PA 19072
Available on Sunday, May 2 and Saturday, May 8 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Montgomery County Community College Pottstown
101 College Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464
Available on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 9 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Willow Grove Annex
102 N. York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Available on Sunday, May 2 and Saturday, May 8 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Norristown: Voter Services Office
One Montgomery Plaza
425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Available Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 1 and Saturday, May 8 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.