ALLENTOWN, PA– The Lehigh County Election Board today confirmed that the first batch of mail-in and absentee ballots has been mailed to voters who requested them. They are in transit and will start arriving in voter mailboxes early next week. Additional ballots will be mailed on a rolling basis as applications are processed. Voters who have requested mail-in ballots should begin receiving them in the coming days. Ballots may arrive on different days depending on mail delivery.
“Democracy works best when people have the information they need to participate with confidence,” said Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel. “Our job is to make sure voters know how, when and where they can cast their ballot and understand that their vote will be handled securely and accurately. Whether you vote by mail or in person, we want every eligible voter to have the information they need to participate.”
Pennsylvania voters who wish to vote by mail can apply online through the Pennsylvania Department of State’s mail-in ballot application portal or by submitting a paper application to the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office. The deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot is October 27, 2026.
“Our election staff has been working to prepare, process and securely deliver ballots to voters across Lehigh County,” said Mike Paston, Election Director for Lehigh County. “We want voters to know what to expect and where to turn if they have questions about their ballot or the voting process. Providing clear, accurate information is an important part of ensuring the public has confidence that their vote will be counted.”
How to Request & Track a Mail-In Ballot
Online Request: Voters can apply for a mail-in ballot through the Pennsylvania Department of State’s online application portal.
Paper Request: Printable applications and additional information are available through the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office. Voters may also apply in person at the Voter Registration Office.
Ballot Tracking: Voters can track the status of their mail-in ballot application and ballot through the Pennsylvania Department of State’s ballot tracking portal.
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election is October 19, 2026. Eligible residents can register online through the Pennsylvania Department of State, in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office or by mailing a completed application to the Lehigh County Voter Registration office at the address below:
Lehigh County Voter Registration Office
Lehigh County Government Center
17 S. Seventh Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Mail-in ballots must be received by the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office by 8 PM on November 3rd. Residents may return their ballots by mail or by utilizing one of the already open county drop boxes listed below. Additional locations will be announced as soon as they are available.
District#1- Whitehall Township Municipal Building
3219 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052
M-F 8:00AM- 4:00PM
District #2- Lehigh County Authority (LCA) Lobby
1053 Spruce Road, Allentown, PA 18106
M-F 8:15AM- 4:45PM
District #3- Fountain Hill Borough Building
941 Long Street, Fountain Hill, PA 18015
M-F 8:30AM- 4:30PM
District #4- Lehigh County Government Center
17 South Seventh Street, Allentown, PA 18101
24/7 Drop Box Main Entrance
District #5- Macungie Borough Building
21 Locust Street, Macungie, PA 18062
M-F 8AM-4:30PM
Information provided to TVL by:
Hillary Kleinz
