What early voting does and doesn't tell us about the 2026 midterms
2026 Midterm Elections,Early Voting,Voter Turnout
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On the eve of Election Day a record number of Americans have already passed judgement on President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress.
Roughly 54 million voters cast their early ballots over this past weekend ahead of the Nov. 3 election, according to the University of Florida Election Lab.
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