Surging turnout, with Democrats voting more: key takeaways from early voting data
Summary
More than 23 million Americans have voted early in the 2024 US midterm elections, with turnout much higher than in 2022, especially in key battleground states. Democrats currently lead in early voting numbers, which could impact control of Congress.Key Facts
- Over 23 million people have voted early by mail or in person nationwide.
- Battleground states like Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas show high early vote counts.
- Early voting turnout is much higher than the 2022 midterms in these important states.
- Registered Democrats make up 45% of early votes, while Republicans make up 30%.
- Republicans usually vote on election day more than early, which might hurt them this year.
- Democrats are motivated by dissatisfaction with President Trump’s policies and national issues.
- More than 57 million mail-in ballots have been requested or sent, exceeding 2022 levels.
- Efforts to limit mail-in voting by the Trump administration were blocked by the Supreme Court.
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