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Early voting, competitive races: What to know about the 2026 midterm elections in 8 charts
More than XX million ballots have been cast early, and 76 competitive races could decide control of Congress and several governorships, analysts said.
- Voters across the country cast early ballots in high numbers on Friday for the 2026 midterm elections, with Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina reporting significant turnout as Election Day approaches.
- The Cook Political Report's CPR Race Ratings identified 76 competitive races as of Oct. 30, spanning 11 Senate seats, 53 House races, and 12 state governor contests across the nation.
- Eighteen House races are considered toss-ups, including nine involving Republican incumbents, while Texas's Senate contest between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton remains particularly competitive.
- According to recent Gallup polling, voters identified the economy, healthcare, and the war in Iran as top priorities, with regular gas averaging $4.20 a gallon shaping campaign discourse.
- Democrats hold 214 House seats and need a net gain of three to secure a majority against Republicans' 218; experts caution early voting data does not predict final outcomes.
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