Democrats Cite Early Voting Data as Midterms Approach
Democrats are highlighting increased early voting numbers ahead of the midterms, with over 21 million ballots cast nationwide, outpacing 2022 levels in some states. Analysis of early ballots where party registration is available shows Democrats casting a larger percentage than…
Butte Bozeman, MT, October 23, 2026 —
Democrats are pointing to early voting figures as evidence of momentum ahead of the midterms, citing more than 21 million ballots cast nationwide. In some states, early voting levels are ahead of those recorded in 2022, according to the trend summary.
An analysis of early ballots in places where party registration is available found that Democrats have cast a larger percentage of ballots than Republicans. The comparison is limited to ballots for which party registration data is available; the summary does not provide the size of that subset or say how many states it covers.
The figures offer an early look at voting activity, but the information provided does not establish how the ballots will affect election results. The summary does not specify the date on which the nationwide total was measured, identify the states exceeding their 2022 levels, or provide state-by-state figures. It also does not give the percentages for either party or describe the source and methodology of the analysis.
Democrats are using the figures to support a claim of momentum. The available information does not include statements from Republican officials or independent analysts, nor does it provide a broader breakdown of who has voted. As a result, the reported party-registration comparison should be understood within the limits of the data described: it concerns early ballots in areas where registration is available and does not represent a complete national comparison.
More detailed figures, including the timing and geographic scope of the count, were not provided in the trend summary. Without those details, the scale of the differences among states and the extent to which the early voting pattern may reflect wider turnout trends cannot be assessed from the information available.
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