Early In-Person Voting Begins for US Midterm Elections
Early in-person voting for the US midterm elections has commenced, with officials prepared to manage the process as voters decide the party that will lead Congress amid pressing national issues. This marks the start of the final six weeks of…

Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, September 18, 2026 —
Early in-person voting for the United States midterm elections has officially begun, signaling the commencement of the final six weeks of the election period. This phase allows voters to cast their ballots in person before the official Election Day.
Election officials across the nation are prepared to manage the early voting process. The midterm elections will determine which political party will hold the majority in Congress, a decision voters are making amidst a landscape of pressing national issues.
The summary provided does not include specific dates for the commencement of early voting in various states or the duration of the early voting period. Further details regarding the number of polling locations, anticipated voter turnout for early voting, or specific national issues influencing voter decisions were not available in the provided summary.
The upcoming elections are a critical juncture for the country, with the outcomes set to shape legislative agendas and policy directions for the next congressional term. The role of Congress in addressing national challenges will be central to the choices voters make in this election cycle.
Story summarized from the original created by ALI SWENSON, SARAH RANKIN and SARAH RAZA, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
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