Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, has decided to eliminate ballot drop boxes for the upcoming election due to security and financial concerns, including incidents of potential tampering and inadequate monitoring and insurance. County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced the decision. Meanwhile, Montgomery County is enhancing its election security measures by establishing an Election Day Tip Line for reporting suspicious activities and threats to election officials. Montgomery County has also increased voter services and is among the first in Pennsylvania to print and mail ballots early to prevent delays. These measures aim to ensure a fair, safe, and accessible election process in the region.