US Midterm Elections: A Record 48 Million Voters Have Already Cast Their Ballots
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In the United States, more than 47 million people have already voted in the midterm elections, according to the Election Lab at the University of Florida. This figure was recorded at midday and concerns early voting nationwide. It is a record.
The number of early votes, namely 47,922,669 ballots, exceeds the previous record set for this type of election. American voters can vote before the official election day, by mail or at polling stations opened in advance. This option allows a large number of citizens to vote without having to travel on the day of the election.
The midterm elections take place two years after the presidential election. Voters then choose some of the members of Congress, namely the House of Representatives and part of the Senate. These elections are often seen as a test of popularity for the sitting president and his party.
The main vote must take place on the official election day. The final results will depend on the total number of votes, including those cast on the day itself. For French readers, this high turnout shows strong interest in American political life, the outcome of which can have consequences for international relations.
Sources: La Presse
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