More than 27 million Americans have already voted in the midterms
More than 27 million early votes have been cast in the 2026 midterm elections, according to early-vote tallies including the University of Florida Election Lab, with Election Day eight days away. Texas has cast the most early ballots, more than 4 million.
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Why it matters
Millions of voters are casting ballots before Election Day, by mail or in person. Early-voting rules and deadlines differ from state to state, so voters who have not yet voted need to check their own state's dates.
What to watch
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Sources
- Newsweek: Map shows states with most early voters so far
- Fox News: 2026 midterms live updates, Oct. 26
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