As the nation gears up for Election Day, pre-election voting data provides insights into the voting patterns of Americans leading up to November 5. With over 78 million ballots already cast in 47 states and the District of Columbia, a clearer picture emerges of who is choosing to vote early this year.
Compared to the pandemic-era 2020 election, there has been a decrease in the overall number of voters opting for pre-election voting. While in 2020, early voting accounted for roughly 70% of all votes cast, this year, it is expected to make up closer to 50% of the total ballots, aligning more with the 2022 midterm election trends.
