The Country Take · October 29, 2026

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Early voting tops 35 million

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Early voting tops 35 million six days out as both parties push turnout in battlegrounds. We asked three questions: Does the early-vote surge point to a blue wave for Democrats? Do the early numbers and polls tell us who will win? What's driving voters: election fears, economy or candidates? Each answer below is a short excerpt from MS NOW (left), NewsNation (center) and The Ben Shapiro Show (right), in their own words. One story, three takes. You decide.

Does the early-vote surge point to a blue wave for Democrats?

From the LeftMS NOW
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that those numbers are encouraging for Democrats
Source, 2:24.7-2:28.35
CenterNewsNation
And North Carolina hasn't sent a Democrat to the Senate since 2008.
Source, 1:17.05-1:21.1
From the RightThe Ben Shapiro Show
This thing is still very much up for grabs
Source, 1:13.40-1:16.40

Do the early numbers and polls tell us who will win?

From the LeftMS NOW
But they also report that Republicans have bright spots of their own, particularly north of Atlanta.
Source, 2:37.8-2:42.6
CenterNewsNation
This is a snapshot of surveys, not an election result.
Source, 1:09.5-1:13.1
From the RightThe Ben Shapiro Show
Don't be taken in by all of the push polling or the general media narrative
Source, 1:01.95-1:06.15

What's driving voters: election fears, economy or candidates?

From the LeftMS NOW · reporter relaying Georgia voters
It's top of mind, and they point to things like the seizure of ballots in Fulton County
Source, 4:28.4-4:32.45
CenterNewsNation
55% of likely voters named the economy and cost of living as their top issue
Source, 0:55.02-1:00.02
From the RightThe Ben Shapiro Show
The Democrats are not running their best candidates in a wide variety of these races.
Source, 0:56.4-0:59.6

Early voting tops 35 million six days before the midterms as both parties push turnout in battleground states

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