Luzerne County Manager Sued Over Elimination of Mail-In Ballot Drop Boxes

Residents argue Romilda Crocamo overstepped her authority by removing drop boxes without board approval, citing unsubstantiated security concerns.

Three residents and a civic group filed a lawsuit against Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo for her decision to eliminate all mail-in ballot drop boxes.
The plaintiffs claim Crocamo violated state election law by acting without the authorization of the Luzerne County Board of Elections and Registration.
The lawsuit demands the court to reinstate the four drop boxes that the board had previously approved for the upcoming Nov. 5 election.
Crocamo cited safety and security concerns for her decision, but the plaintiffs argue there have been no substantiated cases of abuse or fraud involving the drop boxes.
The ACLU of Pennsylvania supports the lawsuit, stating Crocamo's actions undermine the board's authority and voters' access to safe and easy mail-in voting options.