Republicans Eat Into Democrats’ Early Voting Advantage

SUMMARY

Republicans are making strides in early voting, narrowing the Democrats' advantage as over 15 million Americans have already cast their ballots. According to data from the University of Florida’s Election Lab, early voting includes both in-person and mail-in ballots, with 5.3 million votes coming from seven key swing states. While Democrats have a significant lead in early votes—about 47% of those cast have been by Democrats compared to 33% by Republicans—there's evidence that Republicans are increasingly embracing early voting practices. This shift occurs despite former President Donald Trump’s mixed messages on the topic, which has historically seen more support among Democrats. As both parties analyze turnout data for insights into voter behavior, the growing Republican participation in early voting could impact the overall election landscape, particularly in battleground states like Michigan and Georgia, where detailed breakdowns by party registration are not yet available.