Some Lehigh County mail-in ballots sent this week contained errors. The county is mailing letters to impacted voters.
Corrected ballots are being mailed voters:
▸whose ballots were sent to the wrong address
▸who received a mail ballot listing the wrong party
Instruction letters are being mailed to voters whose ballots may have been delayed
In the meantime, here’s what you can do (includes links to Lehigh County letters with instructions):
1. Check your ballot – Make sure the ballot you received reflects your current party registration and address.
Check Your Current Registration
2. Got a mail-in ballot you didn’t request? Don’t fill it out. It’s invalid.
▸Vote in person on May 19. Find Your Polling Place.
▸If you returned the mail ballot, it will not be counted. See instructions posted by Lehigh County
3. Think your ballot is wrong?
You have options:
▸ Review the instructions for your situation posted by Lehigh County
▸ Call 610-782-3194 to confirm if your ballot is affected.
▸ Visit the Voter Registration Office, for a backup ballot. 17 S. 7th St., Allentown, Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 4 pm., Sat. 9 am – 1 pm
▸ Vote in person on May 19 – bring your full mail-in package to the polls so poll workers can verify you haven’t voted by mail.
4. Have a correct (or corrected) ballot? If possible, return it to a drop box. If mailing — mail it by MAY 12.
24/7 access is available at the drop box at the Government Center, 17 S. 7th St., Allentown.
List of all Lehigh County Drop Box Locations and Hours
You may also vote in person on Election Day. Bring your ballot with you to your polling place so poll workers can verify you haven’t voted by mail.
5. Did not receive your requested mail-in ballot? Check the status of your ballot request.
You should receive your ballot within 7 days of the “Ballot Mailed on date.” If there is no date or it is past 7 days from the date shown, review the instructions linked below:
Instructions from Lehigh County to voters whose mail ballot was delayed and may not have arrived yet (English/Spanish)
Files from Lehigh County with explanation and instructions
(English/Spanish)
Questions? Call the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office
610-782-3194
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm., Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
(Extended hours may be available on some days.)