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Rihanna reportedly said Americans who skipped the 2024 election share responsibility for Trump’s return. Her Instagram reply broadened criticism of Trump voters, while research shows nonvoters were divided in their preferences.
Reports put early participation above 31 million ahead of the November 3 midterms. The milestone measures participation, not candidate support.
Texas’ five largest counties set first-day early-voting records for a midterm election, according to published reports. The figures show strong participation but do not establish which candidates or party will benefit.
Georgia surpassed 1 million early in-person votes by October 20, setting a record midterm pace. Official figures show higher participation than the comparable point in 2022, without revealing which candidates are ahead.
Ohio’s early voting period has begun. Official dates, voter interviews and the Brown–Husted Senate contest explain the stakes, while first-day lines provide no reliable forecast of the winner.
