Early in-person voting for the 2026 midterm elections began Friday in Virginia, Idaho, Minnesota and South Dakota, marking the start of a broader voting period that will expand across the country in the coming weeks.
The Associated Press reported that voters are weighing congressional races against a backdrop of economic concerns, ongoing legal disputes over election rules and debates over immigration and federal policy.
Voting methods and deadlines differ by state. Election officials generally advise voters to check state and local guidance for registration deadlines, early-voting locations and mail-ballot rules.