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Early voting numbers up across North Carolina three days into early voting period for midterms
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Key Points:
- Early voting in North Carolina has seen a nearly 48% increase in ballots cast compared to the 2022 midterm elections, with 437,217 votes counted by the end of Friday, including mail-in ballots.
- Wake County leads the state with 50,694 ballots cast and has the highest number of early voting sites ever for a general midterm election, totaling 18 locations.
- Voters cited key issues motivating them to vote, including the economy, social rights, and regulation of artificial intelligence, reflecting widespread concern and desire for change.
- State election officials noted the surge in early voting is influenced by increased voter registration, population growth, and heightened awareness due to important races and extensive advertising.
- North Carolina is prepared to handle the higher voter turnout with 370 voting sites statewide, thousands of poll workers, and backup equipment, with early voting continuing through October 31.
