US Midterms Early Voting Surges

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1. 27 Oct

   With days of early voting left to go before Election Day on Nov. 3, that figure already represents more than a quarter of the roughly 122 million Americans who voted in the 2022 midterms.

   5 outlets · Time
2. 29 Oct

   In the face of wider polling figures signalling frustration with his party, Trump has been a prominent figure in the GOP’s campaigns, appearing at a number of rallies to drum up support for Republican candidates.

   3 outlets · The Independent
3. 31 Oct

   In Harris county, which includes Houston, 862,700 people had voted as of Wednesday, an Associated Press analysis found, compared with 564,500 at the same point in 2022.

   2 outlets · The Guardian
4. 1 Nov

   The midterm elections will determine the composition of the House of Representatives and Senate for the remaining two years of Trump's term.

   2 outlets · Times of India

Coverage 9 articles

• 1 Nov US midterms 2026: Early voting surpasses 50.5 million, Texas sees significant voter turnout increaseEarly voting ahead of the 2026 US midterms surpassed 50.5 million voters, nearly five million more than in 2022, according to data from the University of Florida’s Election Lab. Texas saw a significant increase with over seven million early votes cast, marking a rise of about 1.5 million compared to the last midterms. This surge is particularly notable in Harris County, which includes Houston and traditionally…Times of India
• 31 Oct Can you still vote today? When does early voting in midterms end in US?The article reports on the high volume of early voting in U.S. midterm elections, with over 50.5 million votes cast as of Saturday morning, surpassing the total from the 2022 midterms by more than 5 million votes. It provides detailed timelines for when early voting began and ended across various states, noting that while many states concluded early voting by October 31, some allowed it until Election Day on…Times of India
• 31 Oct More than 50m Americans cast ballots in early voting with three days to go before midtermsMore than 50.5 million Americans have already cast their ballots in early voting for the upcoming midterm elections, a significant increase from the previous election cycle in 2022. Democrats are showing higher voter turnout with 10.7 million registered voters having voted compared to 7.8 million Republicans. Notably, Texas has seen more than 7 million people vote early this year, an increase of 1.5 million over…The Guardian
• 31 Oct US midterms: 3 days to go – What latest polls say as early voting surgesWith three days until the US midterm elections, Democrats lead national polls by an 8.2 percentage point margin according to RealClearPolling’s latest average, with 51.4% supporting them compared to 43.2% for Republicans. Over 43 million Americans have already cast their ballots early, marking a significant increase from the same period in 2022. Kyle Kondik of Sabato’s Crystal Ball suggests that while Democrats are…Al Jazeera
• 30 Oct US midterm early voting hits record 48 millionAs of October 30, a record 47.9 million Americans had already voted early for the US midterm elections, surpassing the previous record from 2022 by more than two million votes. Early voting turnout is particularly high in states with competitive Senate races, such as Texas and North Carolina, where participation rates are significantly higher compared to the same period four years ago. Registered Democrats currently…The Straits Times
• 30 Oct WATCH: State of the race with 4 days until midterm voteThe article reports on voter turnout for upcoming midterms, noting that approximately 45 million people have voted so far, surpassing the number of early votes cast at a similar stage before the 2022 elections. The piece focuses on analyzing the current state of the race based on these voting trends.ABC News (US)
• 29 Oct More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surgeAs the US midterm elections approach, over 43 million Americans have already voted through early voting, marking a significant increase from past election cycles. Texas leads with nearly 5.8 million votes cast, surpassing its total from two years ago by about 1.75 million voters. Data shows higher turnout among Democrats and unaffiliated voters compared to Republicans, while Hispanic communities are particularly…BBC
• 29 Oct 39 million people have already voted in this year’s midterm as Trump makes final push to save his majorityAround 39 million Americans have already voted in the midterms as President Trump rallies for Republican candidates. According to an NBC News analysis, 18.6 million mailed ballots and 21 million in-person votes have been cast ahead of election day, with Democrats leading Republicans among early voters at 47% to 35%. In Texas, over 5 million votes are already counted, showing a significant Republican edge despite…The Independent
• 27 Oct What Early Voting Data Is Showing About the Midterm ElectionsEarly voting for the midterm elections is well underway across nearly every state, with tens of millions of Americans already casting their ballots ahead of Election Day on November 3. According to data from Michael McDonald at the University of Florida’s Election Lab, Democrats currently represent about 45% of early voters compared to Republicans' 31%, while 24% are unaffiliated. However, experts like McDonald…Time

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