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    2026 US midterms pre-election voting surpasses 2022 total as Election Day begins

    Synopsis

    In the 2026 US midterm elections, pre-election ballot casting has exceeded 58.5 million. This surpasses the total recorded in the 2022 elections, indicating significant voter engagement. The data includes information from 47 states and the District of Columbia. Voters have various ways to cast their ballots including in-person and mail-in options. The rules for these voting methods vary by state, affecting how voters can participate.

    King County Elections officials process ballots in the US midterm elections in RentonReuters
    King County Elections officials process ballots in the US midterm elections in Renton, Washington, US
    In the 2026 US midterm elections, more than 58.5 million pre-election ballots have been cast, which has already surpassed the total recorded in 2022, according to data compiled by CNN, the Associated Press and Catalist.

    As per the data, which covers 47 states and the District of Columbia, more than 1 million additional pre-election ballots have been cast compared with the 2022 midterms.

    The figure is not final, however, as data from several states is limited or unavailable.


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    US voters can cast ballots in several ways, including voting in person on Election Day, voting early in person and voting by mail. The availability and rules for these options differ from state to state. Some states allow voters to request mail ballots, while others have broader systems that automatically send ballots to eligible voters.

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