Early Voting Ramps Up Ahead of Election Day

As the November general election approaches, early voting has seen significant turnout across several states. In Idaho, over 35% of registered voters have cast their ballots, with Republicans making up the majority of early and absentee votes. Wyoming reported that 44% of its registered voters participated in early voting, although it fell short of the record set in 2020. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania has seen about 20% of registered voters cast their ballots before Election Day, with a noted decline in mail-in voting compared to the previous presidential election. In Vermont, nearly 196,000 mail-in ballots have been received, reflecting continued popularity for this voting method since the COVID-19 pandemic. State officials in various regions are optimistic about turnout and are working to ensure the security and accuracy of the voting process.