# What's behind the early voting surge? It's more than voter enthusiasm, expert says

- Source: NPR Politics
- Published: 2026-10-23T08:42:03+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6012308/midterm-elections-early-voting-data
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/what-s-behind-the-early-voting-surge-it-s-more-than-voter-enthusiasm-e-696b6b/

Nearly 21 million Americans have voted early in the midterms. MIT political scientist Charles Stewart explains what's driving the surge and why it may not mean higher overall turnout.

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