Nearly 30 million Americans have already cast their ballots ahead of Election Day, with 13 million voting in person and another 17 million mailing in their ballots, according to data from the University of Florida’s election lab. Voters will decide between Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump for the presidency, as well as control of the U.S. House and Senate. Some key battleground states are still up for grabs, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Data shows that early voting is higher in purple states like Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, with Democrats leading in ballots cast at nearly 42%, followed by Republicans at 35%. The House control remains uncertain, with Republicans slightly favored to win 212 seats while Democrats hold at least 209, with 14 races in toss-up status.
The Senate is leaning towards Republican control, with GOP candidates likely to pick up seats in West Virginia and Montana. Nebraska, however, has moved from likely Republican to leans Republican, as incumbent GOP Sen. Deb Fischer faces a tough challenge. Early voting regulations vary by state, and all states are required to have in-person voting on Election Day.
Democrats are actively working on voter protection efforts to ensure every vote is counted. The outcome of the election might take some time to be announced, as seen in the 2022 midterms when control of the House was declared more than a week after Election Day. For more information about voting, visit the official election website.
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