Voters in Door and Kewaunee counties can cast their in-person absentee ballots without concern. That's due to security precautions now in place to protect indoor and outdoor ballot boxes.  The City of Sturgeon Bay has an outdoor bin where voters can drop off ballots at their convenience, without concerns of contracting COVID-19.  City Clerk-Treasurer Stephanie Reinhardt says the bin is fixed in place with seals over two slots and some high-tech monitoring.

The City of Kewaunee already had a secure drop-off point at city hall, well before the pandemic concerns.  City Clerk Terr Decur says it now offers convenience and security for voters.

Decur says the drop-off slot system has worked so well it will likely be used for future absentee balloting.  The Wisconsin Elections Commission has policies in place for all communities to ensure they can offer secure and convenient voting.

Photo of Kewaunee clerk Terri Decur.