Early voter turnout across 47 states and the District of Columbia has surged to 43 miljoni Americans ahead of the November 3 elections, marking an increase of nearly ten million people compared to the same point in 2022, according to official data.
Texas and South Carolina Surge in Early Ballots
Texas has emerged as a focal point for early voting momentum. More than 6,3 miljoni voters had cast ballots in the state by Wednesday, compared to 4,2 miljoni voters at the exact same point in 2022. This represents an increase of nearly 50% in early participation.
The state features high-stakes contests for a U.S. Senate seat, multiple House districts, and the state governorship. Across Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, and Kansas, the volume of early voters grew by more than 30%. Each of those four states hosts competitive races for Senate seats.
South Carolina saw an 83% increase in early ballots cast, driven by the contest for the seat of Republican senator Lindsey Graham. In states tracking party registration, data shows 6,8 miljoni registered Democrats and 5,2 miljoni registered Republicans have participated early.
Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance
The nationwide surge precedes an election that will determine the composition of the federal legislature. Voters will decide all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats, representing roughly one-third of the Senate.
President Donald Trump’s Republican party is defending its majorities in both chambers of Congress. Polling data indicates that Republicans are positioned to lose their current majority in the House of Representatives, while their majority in the Senate remains under threat.
A shift in control of both congressional chambers to the Democratic party would substantially restrict the remaining two years of the presidential term in the White House.
Answer questions about early voting statistics and congressional elections
What dates do the early voting statistics cover?
The reported figures aggregate data collected through Wednesday across 47 states and the District of Columbia ahead of the November 3 general election.
How many congressional seats are up for election?
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate are on the ballot for the November 3 elections.
Which states showed the largest percentage increases in voting?
South Carolina recorded an 83% increase in early voters in the race for senator Lindsey Graham’s seat, while Texas saw a 50% increase with over 6,3 miljoni ballots cast.
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