As the final hours wind down before the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, more than 54 million Americans have already cast ballots early in person or by mail, according to data from the University of Florida Election Lab. That figure nearly matches the total early vote from the 2022 midterms, with 23 states already exceeding their previous turnout benchmarks.
President Trump Makes Final Push as Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance
President Donald Trump campaigned heavily in Texas and Iowa as Republicans face the possibility of losing control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Republicans currently hold narrow control in Washington, making these midterm races a high-stakes referendum on the administration’s performance during the final two years of the presidential term.
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In Iowa, Trump campaigned for Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson, who holds a narrow polling lead of about 0.5 percentage points over Democrat Josh Turek, Ynetnews reported. Meanwhile, early voting totals have surged past historical markers, driven by expansive new voting options in states like Connecticut, Michigan, and New York.
Early Voting Breaks Records Across Competitive Battleground States
Voter participation ahead of Election Day has rewritten historical midterm records across multiple states. In Texas, early voting surpassed 7.6 million ballots, a record number for a midterm election. The Lone Star State features a closely watched, competitive Senate contest between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
Georgia officials reported more than 2.8 million early ballots cast, representing roughly 71 percent of the state’s total turnout from the 2022 midterms. Georgia voters are deciding high-profile races including a Senate matchup between incumbent Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Mike Collins, alongside a gubernatorial race featuring former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson.
Democrats Mobilize Early While Polls Show High Engagement
Data compiled by the University of Florida’s election lab indicates that Democrats have cast 43 percent of early votes nationwide, compared to 31 percent for Republicans and 25 percent for unaffiliated voters. Political scientists suggest the stark participation gap reflects voter sentiment toward the current administration.
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Election officials and researchers emphasize that early voting figures represent participation trends rather than final outcomes, leaving the ultimate balance of power in Congress dependent on votes that will be known once counted.
