More Republicans Voting Early in 2024; More Than 20 Million Ballots Cast

Data show roughly 23 million ballots have been returned with 13 days to go before the Nov. 5 election.

People cast their ballots in a shopping mall in Henderson, Nev., on Oct. 19, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

With about 23 million early ballots returned, more Republicans appear to be voting early—with just under two weeks to go before the Nov. 5 election.

Former President Donald Trump has encouraged his supporters in recent months to head to the polls early, saying on Dan Bongino’s podcast last week, “I am telling everyone to vote early.” That’s somewhat of a reversal from 2020, when Trump often questioned mail-in ballots and early voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic.