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Election Controversy Erupts in Allentown During PA State House's Primary

WDIY | By Shamus McGroggan

Published August 19, 2020 at 1:58 AM EDT

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Enid Santiago addresses supporters outside of the Lehigh County government building in Allentown, PA.

Enid Santiago

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PA House candidate Enig Santagio and attorney for the Santiago campaign Steve Masters speak outside of the Lehigh County Board of Elections hearing on July 29th addressing the election complaints.

Sarit Laschinsky

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Board Member Doris A. Glaessmann testifies at the Lehigh County Board of Elections hearing on July 29th.

Sarit Laschinsky

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Board Member and Lehigh County Executive Phillips Armstrong testifies at the Lehigh County Board of Elections hearing on July 29th.

Sarit Laschinsky

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Special Solicitor Emil Giordano at the Lehigh County Board of Elections hearing on July 29th.

Sarit Laschinsky

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Judge of Elections Erika Bickford testifies at the Lehigh County Board of Elections hearing on July 29th.

Sarit Laschinsky

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PA House candidate Enig Santagio and attorney for the Santiago campaign Steve Masters at the Lehigh County Board of Elections hearing on July 29th.

Sarit Laschinsky

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Judge of Elections Erika Bickford (front, left) at the Lehigh County Board of Elections hearing on July 29th.

Sarit Laschinsky

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Lehigh County Chief Clerk of Registrations and Elections Tim Benyo testifies at the Lehigh County Board of Elections hearing on July 29th.

Sarit Laschinsky

Allegations of voter fraud, suppression, and ballot tampering have been swirling around the recent primary election for the Pennsylvania State House's 22nd District. Now some are even calling for the primary to be decertified. WDIY News presents a special feature with James Johnson reporting on the election controversy.

Included in this special report is an interview with State Representative candidate Enid Santiago as well as audio from the testimony about the election controversy.

The Pennsylvania State House's 22nd District covers areas of Allentown, PA.

(Original air-date: 8/18/2020)