Election: Drop Off Boxes Return to Contra Costa County

Contra Costa residents will find it easier to vote in the upcoming June 7^th Primary Election, as the Contra Costa Elections Division and City Clerks countywide are providing convenient “CoCo Vote-N-Go” drop off locations, prior to and on Election Day.

The secure, steel drop-off boxes will be in place at all Contra Costa city halls and the County Administration Building, located at 651 Pine Street in Martinez, starting the week of May 9^th – when permanent vote-by-mail ballots are mailed.

The distinguishable red boxes will be available during normal business hours. Postage is not required with the drop-off box service. Contra Costa voters can drop their ballot at Room 106 of the County Administration building or any city hall, regardless of where they live. The popular “I Voted” stickers available for those who drop off their ballots.

“Our goal is to make it as convenient as possible for Contra Costa residents to vote,” said Candace Andersen, Chair of the Board of Supervisors.  “We’re proud that our Elections Division is at the forefront of creative efforts to simplify making your voice heard at the ballot box.”

“We are also excited to have all of our city partners on board to be able to offer voters this opportunity to drop off their ballots in a safe and secure fashion,” said Joe Canciamilla, Contra Costa Registrar of Voters.  “We urge voters to take advantage of this service.”

Ballots must be postmarked on or before June 7^th. Ballots may also be dropped off between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm at the Contra Costa Elections Division office in Martinez, located at 555 Escobar Street, or at any polling place on Election Day.

For more information about voting by mail, call 925-335-7800 or visit the Elections Office website at www.cocovote.us.