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Democrats have a big early voting lead, but another trend may matter more

People wait in line to participate in early voting for the midterm elections in Cary, North Carolina, on October 25, 2026. —Allison Joyce—AFP/Getty Images Election Day is still a week away. But with early voting for the midterms underway in nearly every state, tens of millions of Americans have already cast their ballots , offering an initial glimpse into how the pivotal elections may play out. As of Tuesday afternoon, nearly 33 million people have voted since early voting windows opened in some