Record Early Voting in 2024: Key Insights and Implications

As Election Day 2024 arrives, over 82 million Americans have already voted, surpassing half the total votes from 2020. High early turnout is noted in battleground states like Georgia and North Carolina, despite challenges like Hurricane Helene. Former President Trump and the Republican National Committee have made unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud, while election officials report no major issues. Efforts to counter misinformation and ensure election security continue, with foreign influence operations, particularly from Russia, being a concern.