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More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Over 43 million Americans have already voted early in the US midterm elections, with a daily rate of four to five million early votes, significantly higher than in previous elections.
- Texas has experienced the highest surge in early voter turnout, surpassing its 2022 numbers by approximately 1.75 million ballots, with strong participation from Hispanic communities in border counties.
- Early voting among Hispanic and Black communities has increased in states requiring racial data, such as North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, while white voter turnout remains consistent with 2022 figures.
- Among early voters in states requiring party affiliation, 44% are Democrats, 31.2% Republicans, and 24.7% have no party affiliation, indicating increased participation from independent voters.
- A shift toward in-person early voting over mail ballots is noted, possibly due to concerns about postal voting reliability and potential interference, though no definitive data explains this trend.
