In the United States, the presidential election takes place on November 5, less than two weeks away. But early voting has, in fact, already begun in many states, whether by mail or in person. Many of them have therefore already voted, without it being very easy to draw conclusions about the future result.
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There are more than eighteen million people who have already filled out, posted or placed in the ballot box, the large sheets of paper with several boxes which serve as a ballot in the United States, writes our correspondent in Washington, Guillaume Naudin. Eighteen million, a good part of which in the seven key states which will make the final result.
Participation records
It should be noted that participation records were set on the first day of operations. vote. This is the case in North Carolina, which is still recovering from Hurricane Helen, or in Georgia, where more than a million and a half people have already voted. This does not mean that the total will surpass that of the 2020 election, when, in the midst of a pandemic, it was more prudent not to associate too closely with one’s neighbors.
At the time, early voting mainly benefited Democrats. This is apparently still the case in states where figures by political affiliation are available, but less so than four years ago. Very reluctant at the time, the Republicans are a little more numerous this year.
Trump changes his tone
This corresponds to the change in tone of their candidate. For years, Donald Trump explains that voting early or by mail is a source of cheating. He has softened his speech, he now promises to put in place an impeccable system, but he explains to his supporters that they must first win, by all means and he encourages them to vote as soon as possible.
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