US midterm early voting tops 34 million ahead of Election Day
The gist
More than 34 million Americans had voted early or by mail as of Oct 27, tracking above 2022.
Turnout surges in several states as control of Congress is at stake.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026Early voting opens in Minnesota.
- Oct 19, 2026Texas begins its early voting period, which runs through Oct 30.
- Oct 22, 2026Early voting starts in North Dakota, with voters casting ballots at the Bismarck Event Center.