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54 million have voted early in 2026 midterms
WLWT • • nation
Key Points:
- Early voting for the 2026 midterm election has concluded in many states, with over 54 million ballots cast early, nearly matching the total early votes from the 2022 midterms.
- Texas leads with early voting surpassing 138% of its 2022 early turnout, amid a competitive Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
- Twenty-three states, including Texas, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, have already exceeded their 2022 early voting numbers, indicating strong voter engagement.
- Key competitive races include Georgia's Senate and governor contests, Ohio's governor and Senate races, and Michigan's elections, with early voting turnout close to or exceeding 2022 levels.
- Early voting data reflects turnout but does not predict election outcomes, as official results and candidate winners remain unknown until after Election Day.
