JMC'S EARLY VOTE TRACKER (10/21)
Early voting remains "life in the fast lane." VBM shot up from 9.8 to 11.15M, while in person voting increased from 6.0 to 8.3M. Altogether, we're at 19.5M early votes (47-30% D/R in party reg states). There is also a gap opening up between
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For DIYers (like yours truly) who like having poll data available for ad hoc analysis
JMC discussed the robust black early vote in the Gret Stet
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/…
TODAY'S EVing
Kicks off in DE, DC, and MD
Next up to "bat": on 10/24, MI, NJ, and NY
On 10/27, all counties in KS
Then OK in 10/28
And KY on 10/29
LOUISIANA SECOND DAY EARLY VOTING
2nd day numbers, compared against recent "midterm-ish" elections:
2022 Senate:147,007, 73-24 white/black and 44-42 Dem/Rep
2023 Governor:118,194, 72-25.5 white/black and 43.5-42 R/D
2026 Senate:175,713, 65-32 white/black and 43-41 D/R
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The 32% cumulative black percentage was the 3rd highest EVER going back to 2008 (only 2020 President/the May 2026 primary were higher). The 176K turnout figure was 3rd highest EVER - only exceeded by 2020/2024 President.
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EARLY VOTE "APPLES TO APPLES" TRACKER (10/20)
(Original tweet had typo on the dates, fixed)
"Same point in time" comparison between 2022 and 2026. (1) total EV turnout up 33%, and (2) in states with partisan data,only marginally more Dem than in 2022 (from +18 to +19 D).
JMC'S EARLY VOTE TRACKER (10/20)
Early voting remains "life in the fast lane." VBM shot up from 8.6 to 9.8M, while in person voting increased from 4.6 to 6.0M. Altogether, we're at 15.8M early votes (48-30% D/R in party reg states).
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