The NPR Politics Podcast What Early Voting Can — And Cannot — Tell Us
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Oct 29, 2024 The podcast dives into the shifting landscape of early voting ahead of the 2024 election, highlighting a notable increase in early ballots while many are returning to in-person voting. It explores the changing voter dynamics in Georgia, emphasizing the surge among white rural Republicans and younger Democrats. Experts discuss the impact of state regulations on turnout and the intriguing dynamics of vote counting, including the possibility of a 'red mirage' in preliminary results. The conversation reveals vital lessons about electoral engagement and shifts in behavior.
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Early Voting Trends
- Early voting is down compared to 2020, but in-person voting is up.
- Overall, early voting is still higher than it was a decade ago.
Early Voting Doesn't Guarantee Higher Turnout
- High-propensity voters who would vote regardless are choosing early, in-person voting.
- This doesn't necessarily indicate a higher overall turnout.
Georgia Early Voting
- Georgia has higher overall early voting turnout than in 2020, driven by in-person voting.
- Different states have different voting rules, so trends vary.