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Turnout, independent support push Democrats to historic wins in Lehigh Valley
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Northampton County Executive-elect Tara Zrisnki called it a blue wave. Lehigh County Executive-elect Josh Siegel called it a landslide.
No matter how you slice it, Tuesday's election results marked an overwhelming victory for Democrats in the Lehigh Valley and across the country.
And early indicators in the Lehigh Valley suggest that a surge in turnout and support from independents played an important role.
Unofficial tallies out of Northampton County reported that 40% of voters cast a ballot in Tuesday's election. In Lehigh County, turnout was slightly lower at 37.8%.
https://www.lehighvalleynews.com/elections/turnout-independent-support-push-democrats-to-historic-wins-in-lehigh-valley