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New law sets basic standards for absentee ballot drop boxes

A person puts a ballot in a box.
Voter Bo Carlock drops her ballot in the ballot box outside Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services in Minneapolis on Aug. 11, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic made absentee ballot drop boxes a popular option for voters. However, some lawmakers still want to see tighter security measures in place before 2022 elections.
Tom Baker for MPR News 2020