Wisconsin Early Voting Surges Before Election

As Wisconsin approaches the Nov. 5 general election, over 1 million voters have already cast their ballots, with significant participation in absentee and early voting. The Marquette Law School poll indicates that mail-in voters favor Kamala Harris while early in-person and Election Day voters lean towards Donald Trump, suggesting a competitive race for the state's electoral votes. A data analysis from L2 shows that half of the early votes have come from registered Republicans, although historical trends indicate that early voting may not reliably predict the final outcome. In Washington County, a notable 165.9% increase in early voting reflects expanded access initiatives, while statewide, in-person absentee voting has already surpassed 2020 totals. Despite strong early returns in Democratic strongholds like Milwaukee and Dane counties, trends suggest a possible shift in traditional Republican areas. As both campaigns invest heavily in the state, the dynamics of early voting could play a critical role in determining the election's outcome.