Early Voting Momentum in the 2020 Election

Early Voters Head to the Polls

Voters have been lined up to cast their ballots in Stamford, Connecticut, as early voting continues to gain momentum. As of yesterday, all seven swing states have initiated some form of early voting, marking a significant milestone in the electoral process. By Monday, a remarkable 17 million individuals had already exercised their right to vote, with initial reports suggesting that Republicans are participating at a higher rate than in recent elections.

In the lead-up to the 2020 election, Donald Trump aggressively criticized any voting methods that did not involve in-person attendance on Election Day, consistently discouraging his supporters from utilizing expanded options like mail-in and absentee voting. He claimed that these methods would lead to “chaos and confusion.”

While not all states provide detailed early voting data categorized by political affiliation, the information that is available, along with insights from experts monitoring ballot returns, indicates a noticeable increase in Republican participation in several critical states. For instance, as of Monday evening, approximately 39.5 percent of the nearly 245,000 ballots submitted in Nevada were from Republicans, compared to 36.3 percent from Democrats.

Sowing Doubts: A few allies of Trump are already expressing skepticism about the integrity of this year’s voting process. Their actions could set the stage for another effort to cast doubt on the election results should Trump not emerge victorious.
Silent Backers: Notably, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan, has privately conveyed his support for Vice President Kamala Harris to select associates, but has yet to make a public endorsement. Similarly, Bill Gates has contributed approximately $50 million to a nonprofit organization that is backing her campaign, yet he remains silent on officially endorsing her candidacy.

More on the U.S. ElectionAmericans are set to head to the polls in less than two weeks.

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