# September 15 2026 Board of Elections Meeting

The Erie County Board of Elections held a meeting on September 15, 2026, where key procurement and election administration topics were discussed. The board reviewed and approved changes to polling locations in Fairview Township, Mill Creek Township, and Albionboro due to availability and accessibility issues. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the proposed purchase of Sentinel Smart mail ballot drop boxes from Runbeck Election Services. Board members discussed the features, security, and costs of these new drop boxes, including their fire suppression systems, camera surveillance, and data capture capabilities. Concerns were raised about privacy, data storage, and network security, as well as the need for a thorough review of options before making a final decision. Ultimately, the board voted 7-0 to table the purchase decision to allow for further evaluation and information gathering. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to use county funds to pay for regular USPS return postage on mail-in and absentee ballots, establishing it as a policy to streamline future budget planning. The meeting also included updates on voter registration numbers, mail ballot applications, poll worker training, and upcoming election logistics such as logic and accuracy testing scheduled for September 21, 2026.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [September 15 2026 Board of Elections Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTw4siFvMtw) - Erie County, Pennsylvania