Republicans Lead Early Voting in Florida

Heading into Election Day, Florida Republicans are experiencing a significant early voting advantage, with over 800,000 more ballots cast compared to Democrats, marking a 10-point lead. Early in-person voting shows an R+20 advantage, with Republicans outvoting Democrats by over one million votes, although Democrats lead in mail-in voting by approximately 193,000 ballots. Nationally, Republicans are making gains in key battleground states such as Nevada, North Carolina, and Arizona, where they have surpassed Democrats in early voting, a shift from the trends observed in 2020. Over 76 million early votes have been cast nationwide, reflecting a historic moment where registered Republicans have outvoted registered Democrats in more states than in previous elections. This trend is attributed to a surge in new and infrequent Republican voters, which has shifted the dynamics in traditionally blue states. The GOP's strong early turnout is seen as a positive sign for their chances in the upcoming elections.