As the 2020 U.S. presidential election draws near, a significant number of Americans have already cast their votes. More than 11 million individuals have participated in early voting, according to data collected from 42 states by Edison Research and Catalist.
California stands out as the state with the highest number of early ballots cast, surpassing 1.5 million votes. Following closely behind is Georgia, with over 1.1 million ballots already submitted. Additionally, Florida, Michigan, and Virginia each have seen more than 900,000 ballots cast.
This early surge in voter turnout indicates a high level of engagement and interest in the upcoming election. The data provided by Catalist, a company that offers data and analytics services to Democrats, academics, and nonprofit advocacy groups, sheds light on the demographics of those who have already voted.
With 18 days remaining until Election Day, the momentum of early voting suggests that this election could see record-breaking participation. The ability to vote early has provided Americans with the opportunity to make their voices heard and shape the future of the country.
