With days left until the midterm elections, nearly 39 million Americans have already cast their votes, as President Trump makes a final campaign push to save the Republican majority in Congress amidst polls suggesting a potential Democratic flip. Concerns also loom over whether Trump will accept the election results.
The 2022 midterm elections have seen a significant early voting turnout, with approximately 39 million Americans already casting ballots – 18.6 million by mail and 21 million in person. President Donald Trump is actively campaigning, urging supporters to 'Pretend I'm on the ballot' to help Republicans maintain control of both the House and Senate, despite polls indicating a possible shift in power towards Democrats. Overall, 47 percent of early voters are registered Democrats, and 35 percent are registered Republicans, though this trend is reversed in states like Texas, where 45 percent of early voters are Republican compared to 44 percent Democrat. Texas itself has seen over 5 million votes cast, featuring a tight Senate race. Democrats are focusing their campaigns on voter frustrations regarding the war in Iran and the cost of living, promising to use increased congressional power to act as a check on Trump's policies. However, questions persist about Trump's willingness to accept the election outcome, as he stated he would 'if they’re honest elections,' echoing past skepticism about election integrity.
