Runback Dropbox Machine Tested; Council and Public Raise Funding and Security Questions
Mar 27, 2025
County election officials demonstrated a runback dropbox that photographs ballot envelopes. Council members and public commenters asked about costs, funding sources, camera reliability, maintenance, and safeguards against tampering.
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Luzerne County Bureau of Elections staff demonstrated a runback-style dropbox that photographs the front and back of ballot envelopes and records video of the person dropping the envelope. The demonstration company offered the county a trial for $12,000; if the county declined the trial equipment, there would be no charge.
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