Both sides: Record 51.3 million Americans have voted early with three days left
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November 1, 2026
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Record 51.3 million Americans have voted early with three days left
Why it matters: More than 51.3 million Americans had voted before Election Day by midday Saturday, about 5.4 million more than the 45.9 million early votes in the 2022 midterms, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab.
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