Midterm Early Voting Hits Record 43+ Million, Texas Leads the Surge
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Early voting in the U.S. midterm elections has surpassed 43 million ballots, a new record that could shape the Senate balance of power. Texas is a standout, with early votes exceeding 1.75 million, higher than the 2022 total, making it a pivotal battleground. The data show a marked increase in turnout among Latino and Black voters compared to previous years, while white voter participation remains roughly flat relative to 2022. These shifts underscore the growing influence of minority communities in early voting, potentially altering the electoral landscape in key states.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/30/2026
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超4300万选票已在中期选举提前投票中投出
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- 美国选民
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- 提前投票
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- 中期选举
- Occurred (fact side)：
- Oct 30, 00:00
- Published (valid side)：
- Oct 30, 09:44
- First seen (known side)：
- Oct 30, 15:01
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- BBC WorldRelated fact: single sourceSource report revisedEarly Voting Surges Past 43 Million in U.S. Midterms, with Texas and Hispanic Communities Leading
Report first recorded Oct 30, 15:01
With less than a week to go in the 2024 U.S. midterm elections, more than 43 million ballots have already been cast, according to data from the University of Florida Election Lab. Early voting is at an unprecedented pace, with 4–5 million ballots being submitted each day—higher than in most previous midterms. Texas alone has exceeded its 2022 turnout by about 1.75 million voters, with over 5.8 million ballots cast, making it a pivotal battleground for Senate control. Hispanic and Black voters are turning out at record rates, while white turnout remains roughly flat compared to 2022. Party‑affiliation data shows Democrats receiving 44 % of early votes, Republicans 31.2 %, and 24.7 % from unaffiliated voters in states that record affiliation. Early voting has accelerated in recent years, driven by expanded in‑person and mail options introduced during the COVID‑19 pandemic, and voters now tend to submit ballots earlier than in past elections.
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