Early voting has already begun in several states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with more than a dozen expected to join by the end of next week. The process is well underway, as millions of ballots are already being cast before Election Day. Experts note that this early surge could shape the final outcome, with projections suggesting over 100 million votes could be submitted before polling places even open. The shift toward extended voting periods reflects changing trends in how Americans participate in elections.
We’re now over the hump and into the downhill slide to the end of the 2026 midterm elections. I say “end” because early voting has already begun in six states, and by the end of next week, the number will be up to 19 and counting. A mighty river of ballots, eventually more than 100...
