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Midterm early voting passes 43 million ballots

The early voting total in the midterm elections has passed 43 million ballots so far. Hispanic voters have contributed to the surge in participation. In some battleground counties, early voting numbers appear to be higher than the overall turnout recorded in previous elections.

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Midterm early voting passes 43 million ballots
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What to know

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    More than 43 million ballots have been cast through early voting in the midterms.

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    Hispanic voters have helped boost early voting, with numbers in some battleground counties seemingly exceeding total turnout in previous elections.

Why it matters

These early voting figures offer a view of midterm participation, though the comparison with previous elections concerns only some battleground counties.

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