More than 53 million American citizens have voted in advance in the midterm elections in the United States, which will officially take place on November 3. The high turnout signals a strong electoral mobilization, as Republicans and Democrats wage the final battle for control of Congress.
According to data from the University of Florida Election Lab, as of Sunday, November 1, more than 53.6 million votes had been cast, with about 29.8 million cast in person and 23.9 million cast by mail. This figure significantly exceeds the early voting for the 2022 midterm elections.
Data from states that publish voter party affiliations show a higher turnout for Democrats, with about 11.2 million registered voters, compared to 8.2 million for Republicans. However, these figures do not necessarily indicate which party people voted for and do not predict the final outcome.
In the final days of the campaign, President Donald Trump has intensified his electoral engagement, with rallies in Iowa and Kansas, where Republicans are trying to maintain their positions in the Senate and House of Representatives. The elections are increasingly being seen as a referendum on the first two years of Trump's second term, in a climate of dissatisfaction with his administration's economic and foreign policies.
On November 3, Americans will decide all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and a portion of the Senate. The outcome will determine whether Trump will continue to govern with the support of a Republican-controlled Congress, or face a Democratic majority in one or both chambers.
