(KNZA)--The Brown County Election Office has placed a permanent secured ballot drop box in the Horton City Hall.

County Election Officer Melissa Gormley said the ballot box was installed on Monday, October 19, 2020, by Gormley Brothers Construction.

Gormley said the ballot box can be used by any Brown County voter as another secure way of returning your ballot.

The box will be available 24 hours a day up to November 3.

Voters can request an advance ballot by contacting the Brown County Clerk's Office.  The deadline to request an advance ballot by mail is October 27.