Americans began casting their first in-person votes on Friday, marking the start of a six-week countdown to the presidential election on November 5. Both Republican and Democratic leaders are emphasizing the significance of this election, calling it one of the most critical in generations.
The stakes are incredibly high: Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and other party officials have labeled Republican nominee Donald Trump as a threat to democracy. In contrast, Trump argues that winning is essential to protect the country from Democratic leadership.
This in-person voting period signifies the final stretch of a highly contentious campaign, especially following recent developments, such as Harris stepping in as the Democratic nominee and Trump narrowly avoiding two assassination attempts—one in Pennsylvania and another at his golf club in Florida.
Many states offer various forms of early in-person voting, with Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota being the first to open. More states are expected to follow suit by mid-October.
Although Trump has previously voiced skepticism about early voting, the Republican National Committee is now promoting it as a crucial strategy to accumulate votes ahead of Election Day, considering potential weather disruptions and other factors that might affect turnout.
Democrats have successfully utilized early voting in recent elections, resulting in millions of votes banked prior to Election Day. In 2018, Democrats represented 41% of early votes in the 24 states that provide partisan data, while Republicans accounted for 35.1%. This gap widened in 2022, with Democrats capturing 42.5% of early ballots compared to 33.8% for Republicans.
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