Midterm Early Votes Top 50.5 Million

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Updated Oct 31, 4:02pm ET

More than 50.5 million Americans had voted early by the Saturday before Election Day, nearly 5 million more than the total early vote in the 2022 midterms. The surge came as control of Congress is at stake, with Republicans defending a 53–47 Senate majority and Democrats competing in states including Texas, Alaska and Kansas. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico faces Republican Ken Paxton for Senate, while Democrat Gina Hinojosa is challenging Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. Voters and campaign observers cited affordability and backlash against President Trump as major forces, while some Maine voters pointed to the candidates themselves. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and the final turnout picture and outcomes remain unknown.

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Left-leaning outlets framed the early-vote surge as evidence of Democratic energy and a wider path to congressional control in unexpected states. The Guardian emphasized an expanded battleground map, saying Democrats were targeting victories in traditionally conservative-leaning states. The Boston Globe centered the midterms on Trump, portraying his unpopularity as a force shaping voter emotion.

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Right-leaning outlets treated the midterms as a high-stakes fight for power, with less focus on early-vote enthusiasm. Fox News emphasized live race calls and results for competitive House contests that could decide Washington’s balance of power. The Epoch Times lingered on Michigan, presenting the Senate race as both difficult for Republicans and a test of electability.

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