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Coverage dated October 23, 2026

In ‘human error,’ Westmoreland County sends 157 duplicate mail ballots to Pa. voters

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Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. A western Pennsylvania county accidentally sent voters 157 duplicate ballots for the 2026 midterm elections.

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  1. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    In ‘human error,’ Westmoreland County sends 157 duplicate mail ballots to Pa. voters (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. A western Pennsylvania county accidentally sent voters 157 duplicate ballots for the 2026 midterm elections.

  2. Triblive

    Duplicate mail-in ballots sent to Westmoreland voters (opens Triblive)

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    An error by staffers in the Westmoreland County Elections Bureau has resulted in 157 voters receiving duplicate mail-in ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

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