Where Can I Drop Off My Vote-By-Mail Ballot In Hopatcong, Sparta?

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ - Sussex County will have 11 vote-by-mail-ballot drop boxes in place by Oct. 5, more than a month before the Nov. 3 election.

In August, Governor Phil Murphy made the decision, which was then backed by legislative action, to make the upcoming Nov. 3 primarily vote-by-mail. Voters will have several options when it comes to getting their ballot in. They can mail it back, drop it off at a polling location on election day or use one of the new drop boxes.

The boxes are all outside and under surveillance 24/7. They resemble a USPS Blue Mailbox, but are Red, White & Blue and display “Sussex County – Official Ballot Drop Box.”

In Hopatcong, voters will be able to drop their ballot off at the Hopatcong Municipal Building. Similarly, residents of Sparta will be able to drop their votes off at the Sparta Township Municipal Building.

The Vote-By-Mail ballots (VBMs) will be picked up on a daily basis and brought to the Board of Elections. All security measures will be followed when collecting and transporting the VBMs, officials said.

Other Sussex County drop box locations:

• Andover Borough Municipal Building
• Frankford Township Municipal Building
• Franklin Borough Municipal Building
• Fredon Township Civic Center
• Hardyston Township Municipal Building
• Newton Municipal Building
• Sandyston Township Municipal Building
• Vernon Township Municipal Building
• Wantage Township Municipal Building

Since the change to this year's election was announced by Murphy, there have been many questions about how the process will work. Below is some further reading on the Nov. 3 election process:

• Here's How NJ's Mail-In General Election Will Work: What To Know

A primarily vote-by-mail election means a lot of changes to election day. See what you can expect this November.

• What's A NJ Provisional Ballot? How Does It Work? Patch Found Out

Those not needing an ADA compliant booth will need a provisional ballot to vote in-person. Here is what that will look like.

• How Are Election Signatures Verified In NJ? Patch Found Out

Voters wondering how their signatures are checked before the upcoming election can see the process for themselves.

• How To Register, Track Your General Election Vote Online In NJ

Need to register for the upcoming election? Want to track your vote once you do? Read on to learn how.

• Key 2020 Voting Deadlines In New Jersey

Here is a recap of important dates to remember with upcoming election, all in one place.

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