In fact, the unofficial boxes are against the law, state officials said Sunday. ADADErecting or advertising unofficial ballot boxes could be a felony that carries a two-to-four year prison sentence, according to the secretary of state’s office. “CONSERVATIVE VOTER ALERT!,” the Fresno GOP said in an introduction to its list of unofficial ballot return locations. After local reports raised concerns about the GOP’s ballot boxes, state officials issued guidance on Sunday clarifying that unofficial ballot drop-off boxes are illegal. A spokeswoman for Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer told the Register prosecutors there are also investigating reports of improper ballot boxes.

Source: Washington Post October 12, 2020 09:45 UTC