Early in-person and mail-in ballots are pouring in nationwide, showing significant voter turnout ahead of Election Day. With polls indicating a narrow gap between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the outcome is expected to hinge on seven critical swing states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada, and North Carolina.

While early voting has been available in many states, eligibility expanded in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing access for those unable to vote in person. During that election, mail-in ballots leaned heavily Democratic, with 60% of Democrats voting by mail compared to 32% of Republicans, according to MIT’s Election Data and Science Lab.

As of Sunday morning, over 77 million votes have already been cast nationwide, underscoring the intensity of voter engagement.