Politics

Early voting in US midterm elections hits record high

With nearly 48 million votes already cast, the country surpasses the 2022 mark, though experts warn that the Democratic lead in early voting does not guarantee the final outcome.

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Published October 31, 2026, 08:47 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

Voter filling out a ballot in a booth decorated with US flags and the word VOTE. — Voter fills out a ballot at a voting booth in the United States Photo: Reprodução/G1

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What happened: Early voting in the midterm elections has surpassed the previous record of 45.9 million votes.
Who is affected: American voters, political parties, and Senate candidates in the United States.
What changes: The volume of early votes has grown significantly, with higher Democratic participation recorded so far.

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