More than 43 million ballots have been cast in early voting for the US midterm elections, according to the latest figures supplied, in a surge that appears particularly notable in some battleground counties.
Hispanic voters have helped drive the increase, with their participation contributing to the overall number of ballots submitted before polling day. The figures point to strong early engagement across parts of the country, although the material does not provide a nationwide comparison with previous midterm elections.
In some battleground counties, early voting numbers appear to be outpacing overall turnout recorded in previous elections. The comparison suggests that participation in these closely contested areas could be higher than in earlier contests, though the figures presented do not establish the reasons for the wider increase or indicate how voting will develop after early voting concludes.
More than 43 million ballots have now been recorded, with further voting activity expected before the midterm elections are complete. The supplied information does not give a final turnout forecast or details of the races affected.
