Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
- According to the University of Florida's Election Lab, 47.9 million Americans had cast early ballots by Friday, October 30, setting a record for the November 3 midterm elections and surpassing the 45.9 million recorded in 2022.
- High voter engagement in competitive battleground states like Texas and Georgia is driving this surge, as early voting access has become an established feature enabling participation for those with work or personal commitments.
- Registered Democrats account for around 44% of early voters compared with 31% for Republicans, the Election Lab data showed, while strong turnout among Black and Hispanic voters has bolstered these record-breaking figures.
- Early participation could prove decisive in closely contested races, potentially shifting control of Congress; Democrats have indicated plans to launch investigations into President Donald Trump's administration if they win one or both chambers.
- The Justice Department pursues lawsuits in Alaska and California regarding ballot eligibility, though election experts caution that millions more voters are expected to cast ballots on Election Day, November 3.
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US midterms 2026: Early voting surpasses 50.5 million, Texas sees significant voter turnout increase
Early voting for the 2026 US midterms has eclipsed 50.5 million, marking a notable increase from 2022. Texas experiences a significant rise in voter turnout, especially in Harris County, intensifying the competitive landscape as both parties vie for control of Congress during President Trump's second term.
More than 50 million U.S. citizens cast their votes early in the mid-term congressional elections, and according to the University of Florida's research laboratory, the number of votes reached 50...
More than 50 million U.S. citizens voted early in Congress, reporting to American media.
While he is expected on site on Sunday for meetings in Iowa and Kansas, Donald Trump took part on Saturday in remote "telephone gatherings".
43.2% of the voters who voted early belong to the Democratic Party, while 31.7% belong to the Republican Party, and 25% of the voters who voted early belong to small or non-partisan parties.
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