Americans Voter turnout at early polling locations continues to be robust, especially in key swing states.
Surge in Early Voting for the 2024 Election
Millions of Americans have already cast their ballots in the 2024 election, taking advantage of both mail-in and in-person early voting options.
A Significant Shift from Traditional Election Day Voting
In recent elections, alternative voting methods have gained widespread popularity. In the 2020 presidential election, 70 percent of voters cast ballots early or by mail—a dramatic increase from 40 percent in 2016. This surge was largely due to states expanding early and mail-in voting options during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continued Growth in Early Voting Trends
By the 2022 midterm elections, early voting remained popular, with half of all ballots cast before Election Day. This continued preference for early voting reflects a lasting change in how Americans participate in elections, even after temporary pandemic policies have ended.
High Early Voting Turnout in Key Battleground States
Enthusiasm for early voting remains strong in the USA 2024 election, especially in pivotal battleground states. According to the Associated Press tracker monitoring state early-voting numbers, many Americans are casting their ballots early, reflecting continued interest in shaping the election outcome before Election Day.
Record-Breaking Start to Early Voting in Georgia and North Carolina
Georgia and North Carolina have already set new records for advance turnout on the first days of early voting. These high numbers underscore the level of voter engagement and suggest that turnout could rival or even surpass previous election years in these critical states.
The high volume of mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania, which cannot be processed until Election Day, may delay the announcement of the presidential election results nationwide.
Source –https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/10/24/early-voting-turnout
The results for the 2024 U.S. presidential election will begin to be announced on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. However, due to mail-in and early voting, counting can take additional time in some states, especially if the race is close. Official certification of results varies by state but is typically completed by late November. The final Electoral College vote, which formally decides the presidency, will take place on December 16, 2024.
list of candidates for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, organized by party affiliation:
Democrats
- Kamala Harris
Republicans
- Donald Trump
Independents
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Jill Stein (Green Party)
- Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party)
- Cornel West (Independent)
Third-Party Candidates
- Jo Jorgensen (Libertarian Party)
- Howie Hawkins (Green Party)
- Rocky De La Fuente (Reform Party)
Also read- “Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Champion of Change in the USA 2024 Election”