What is early voting telling us about the 2026 US midterms and what is it not?

More than 700,000 Americans have cast early votes across at least 30 states for the upcoming midterm elections. In states like Iowa and Pennsylvania, Democrats represent a larger share of ballot requests compared to previous elections. Virginia is leading in early voting, with significant participation noted from Democratic voters. Early voting trends may not reflect overall results, as secret ballots keep specific voting data hidden.