Early Ballots Top 57 Million Before Midterms

More than 57 million early ballots had been cast across 47 states and Washington, D.C., as of November 2, ahead of Election Day on November 3.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections

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Over 57 million early ballots were cast across 47 states and Washington, D.C., by Monday, November 2, according to the extraction. Election Day for the U.S. midterms is Tuesday, November 3.

Why it matters

The early-vote total signals strong pre-election participation in the midterms nationwide. The count records how many ballots were cast, not who voters chose.

The figure is a count of early ballots cast as of November 2 across 47 states and Washington, D.C., with no prior-cycle comparison provided. Final turnout and results are not yet known.

The details

As of Monday, November 2, more than 57 million early ballots had been cast across 47 states and Washington, D.C., with Election Day falling on Tuesday, November 3. The early-vote total tracks participation rather than candidate choices.

Monday, November 2, 2026: 57 million early ballots cast across 47 states and D.C.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election Day for the U.S. midterms

Big Picture

The 57 million early-ballot figure extends the running early-vote tally reported by state election offices for the 2026 midterm cycle. The count is a participation measure, not a result, and it sits ahead of Election Day on November 3.

Voters who have not yet cast a ballot face Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, and the early-vote count does not change how they must vote. The figure reflects how many people have already participated, so it is not a result that alters any individual's options.

The takeaway

Early voting has already drawn tens of millions of ballots, so participation this cycle is substantial before Election Day. Readers can check their state election office for deadlines and polling locations ahead of November 3.