Why it matters
The turnout figures offer an early measure of participation, including in states with competitive Senate races. They do not establish how many people will vote by Election Day or indicate which candidates will benefit.
POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES
Early voting continues to outpace the 2022 midterm election
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Early voting is running ahead of the 2022 midterm pace, with particularly sharp increases in states holding competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis cited by PBS NewsHour. One report says eight states had already surpassed their 2022 early-vote totals by Oct. 28.
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