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Real event · politics · 2026-10-29

More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge

Final verdict announced: October 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET

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More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge

Hispanic voters have helped drive the early voting numbers, which appear to outpace overall turnout for previous elections.

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Early voting numbers are significantly high this election cycle.

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