The opening figures remain starkly different from the 2024 cycle, when Republicans held a 25 point lead on the first day of early voting, representing a 24.6 point shift toward Democrats in 2026. Analysts note that the first day of early voting is typically the weakest for Republicans and that further gains are likely as more Republican-leaning counties open their polls this Saturday.
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Florida Republicans Widen Early Vote Lead to 4.2% on Day 2
US Politics2 hours ago
The GOP cast 80,279 ballots during the latest daily update of in-person early voting in Florida, while Democrats cast 72,433. This resultado increases the Republican lead to 4.2 percentage points on the second day of voting, up from the 0.4 percentage point lead held on the opening day. Voters not affiliated with either major party cast 35,767 ballots, representing 19% of the Day 2 total.
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