Over 70 Million Early Votes Cast, 44% of Total 2020 Votes, Ahead of November 5 Presidential Election

Nov 2, 2024, 07:00 PM

As of November 2, over 70 million Americans have participated in early voting for the upcoming presidential election, representing approximately 44% of the total votes cast in the 2020 election. Data from various sources, including the University of Florida Election Lab, indicates a significant increase in early voting compared to previous years. In 2020, a total of 158 million votes were cast, while in 2016, the total was 136 million. Early voting trends show varying turnout rates across states, with notable increases in Georgia and Michigan. However, concerns about election security have arisen following incidents of ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest, prompting local officials to reassure voters about the integrity of the election process. With Election Day approaching on November 5, candidates are actively campaigning in battleground states as voters continue to cast their ballots.