High Early Voting Turnout Marks 2024 Election

As the 2024 general election approaches, early voting has seen significant participation in several states, with Idaho breaking previous records and Massachusetts casting over 500,000 early ballots. Key ballot issues include raising the minimum wage for servers in Massachusetts. Texas and Arkansas report varying levels of early voting, while closely contested races in New York and Pennsylvania could influence national power dynamics, with New York's six House races being particularly pivotal. The elections will decide the presidency, key Congressional seats, and local offices, marking a crucial political moment across the United States.