Lehigh County mail-ballot error affected more than 4,000 voters in 2026 primary
A clerical mistake led to incorrect or ineligible mail ballots reaching voters; the largest affected group had requested a 2025 mail ballot but not 2026.
Lehigh County officials acknowledged a clerical error that resulted in some voters receiving incorrect or ineligible mail ballots for the May 2026 primary election, affecting approximately more than 4,000 residents across four categories.