As Election Day approaches, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making their last appeals to voters, with early ballots already flooding in. More than 67 million Americans have cast their votes, according to the University of Florida’s early voting tracker, marking a significant turnout.
Both candidates are trying to project optimism as they prepare for Tuesday’s election. The Trump campaign has released an analysis indicating that the former president is on the brink of victory in key battleground states. Meanwhile, Democrats are highlighting recent Marist polls showing Harris leading Trump in critical “Blue Wall” states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. An Independent poll tracker shows the candidates nearly tied, with Harris holding a slight advantage.
Early voting appears to be a lasting trend, with 67 million votes already cast, surpassing early voting figures from previous elections. The 2020 election saw over 101 million early voters at this point, but current figures indicate nearly 20 million more early votes compared to 2012 and 2016.
Women have accounted for 55 percent of early voters, as reported by Politico. This trend could benefit both parties, as Democrats traditionally perform well with female voters, while a notable number of Republican women have also participated in early voting.
In Detroit, predictions indicate that 53 to 55 percent of registered voters will participate in the upcoming election, outpacing turnout levels from 2016 and 2020. However, polling data presents mixed results for Harris, showing a narrow lead within the margin of error.
Early voting results in Nevada indicate a significant shift toward Trump, with Republicans currently holding a more than five-point lead in early ballots, a stark contrast to Biden’s performance in 2020.
In Pennsylvania, a notable trend has emerged as registered Democrats represent 58 percent of the early senior vote, challenging the Republican majority in this key demographic. This unexpected shift has left strategists analyzing the potential impact on the election.
While Democrats have garnered 34 percent of early votes in Wisconsin, a recent poll indicates only a slight edge for Harris. This tight race underscores the unpredictable nature of early voting outcomes.
In North Carolina, statewide Republican turnout has surpassed 2020 levels, while Democratic turnout in urban areas has lagged behind. This trend could play a crucial role in the upcoming election.
Georgia is witnessing record-breaking early voting, with over half of the state’s likely votes already cast. Republicans are currently projected to lead by three points, buoyed by high turnout in rural areas.
As Arizona’s voting landscape evolves, registered Republicans have outpaced Democrats in mail-in ballots. The state, which flipped in 2020, remains a key focus for both campaigns as they vie for electoral votes.
As early voting continues to reshape the election landscape, both campaigns are closely monitoring these trends to adjust their strategies ahead of Election Day. With substantial turnout and shifting dynamics across key states, the final results remain uncertain as voters make their voices heard.
