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U.S. Midterm Elections Face Historic 51-Million Early Voting Surge as Battlegrounds Enter Final 48-Hour Frenzy
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U.S. Midterm Elections Face Historic 51-Million Early Voting Surge as Battlegrounds Enter Final 48-Hour Frenzy

A record-breaking cascade of early in-person and mail-in ballots has swept through Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona as both parties mount aggressive get-out-the-vote operations in a razor-thin contest for control of the House and Senate.

  • Over 51 million ballots cast early nationwide, breaking previous midterm turnout records across key battleground states.
  • Intense ground game mobilization underway across Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, and Arizona as both parties battle for razor-thin majorities.
By Sarah MitchellUpdated 14 minutes ago • 7 min read

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