Early voting surges in battleground states as Democrats outpace GOP gains

The Hill · 10/24/2026, 10:00:00 AM

Early voting is surging in several key battleground states, giving Democrats hope that their strength in midterm polling could translate into a turnout advantage in November. In North Carolina, more than 1.2 million early ballots have been accepted, a 37 percent increase from the same point leading up to the 2022 midterms, according to an…