Lancaster County reports 362,741 registered voters; 20,028 mail ballots returned before primary
May 18, 2026
Chief Clerk Christa Miller told the Board of Elections that Lancaster County has 362,741 registered voters (296,067 eligible for the primary), with 26,149 mail ballots requested and 20,028 returned as of the morning of May 18; she reminded voters polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
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Christa Miller, Chief Clerk and Chief Registrar, updated the board May 18 on voter rolls and mail‑ballot activity ahead of the Primary. She reported that Lancaster County has 362,741 registered voters in total, of whom 296,067 are eligible for the May 29 primary; 26,149 mail ballots had been requested and 20,028 had been returned as of that morning.
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