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Styles of Ballot Boxes

Image	Style	Description
Image of Acrylic Ballot Box	Acrylic	Acrylic ballot boxes are generally quite durable, lightweight, and work well when used on a countertop or table.
Image of Wooden Ballot Box	Wooden	Wooden ballot boxes can be constructed from many types of wood, and are available with many different finishes. These boxes offer a sense of history and are used at elections and where secret ballots are needed.
Image of Metal Ballot Box	Metal	Metal ballot boxes are very durable and like the wooden ballot boxes, are used where secret ballots are used. Many metal ballot boxes come with locking mechanisms, and some are even suitable for outdoor usage.
Image of Cardboard Ballot Box	Cardboard	Cardboard ballot boxes are generally not for long term use. They are not as durable as acrylic, wooden, or metal, but do provide confidentiality of votes. Some cardboard ballot boxes are foldable, and can be easily broken down or stored for later use.
Image of Wall Mounted Ballot Box	Wall Mounted	Wall mounted ballot boxes are used where countertop or table top space is not available. Many times, wall mounted ballot boxes are also used as suggestion boxes, allowing visitors, employees, or anyone to leave comments or suggestions behind. Using a wall mounted ballot box save countertop and table space.
Image of Floor Standing Ballot Box	Floor Standing	Floor standing ballot boxes usually stand on a pedestal, and can be set up in the middle of a voting room, or at the beginning of a voting line.
Image of Ballot Box with Sign Holders	Ballot Boxes with Sign Holders	Ballot boxes with sign holders allow for instructions, marketing messages, or any enticements to be displayed along with the box. The sign holders and displays can draw attention to the ballot boxes, and increase the amount of votes or comments received.
Image of Clear & See-Through Ballot Box	Clear & See-Through Ballot Boxes	Clear and see-through ballot boxes are commonly used to prove that ballot stuffing is not used. Most see-through ballot boxes are manufactured with acrylics.
Image of Locking Ballot Box	Locking Ballot Boxes	Locking ballot boxes and suggestion boxes are used to ensure that votes and suggestions are not removed or tampered with. In t he picture located to the left, a simple lock and key mechanism keeps the box and its contents locked. Locking ballot boxes are also used to collect money as donation boxes or collection boxes.