US midterms enter final stretch as early voting tops 43 million
With three days left before the US midterm elections, early voting has passed 43 million ballots and both parties are making a final campaign push. Democrats are leading in national congressional ballot polling, while President Donald Trump is set to hold rallies in Kansas and Iowa before Election Day on Tuesday. The closing phase of the campaign comes as voters continue to cast ballots in person and by mail across the country.According to the latest national congressional ballot average cited in the reporting, Democrats lead Republicans by 8.2 percentage points, 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent. A separate Economist/YouGov survey released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
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US midterm early voting surges past 43 million as Texas turnout jumps
More than 43 million Americans have already cast ballots in the US midterm elections, with less than a week to go before voting day. The early turnout is running well ahead of recent cycles and could shape the battle for control of Congress over the next two years. Texas has emerged as the standout state in the early data, with participation far above its 2022 pace.Data from the University of Florida Election Lab shows that between four and five million early votes have been cast each day, a rate described as much higher than in most previous elections. Prof Mike... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
