East Bay ballot drop box accidentally left unlocked after service Sunday, town spokesperson says

Monday, October 12, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Danville city officials say they do not believe ballots were stolen or tampered with after a collection box was found unsecured after it was serviced.

The box is located at the Park and Ride lot near Sycamore Valley Road and Camino Ramon.
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It had been worked on earlier on Sunday, but was not properly closed and locked.

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The lid was left open for about an hour Sunday afternoon.
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Town of Danville spokesperson said there's no evidence anyone's ballot went missing or was mishandled.

But if you dropped your ballot off and have concerns - you can contact the Contra Costa County registrar.

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