More than half of registered voters in the U.S. are likely to cast their ballot before Election Day, according to a new Gallup poll.
The poll found that 54% of registered voters say they've already voted or plan to vote before Tuesday. That's up from a survey last month, which found only 40% expected to vote before Election Day.
The poll also found that Democratic voters are more likely to cast an early ballot, with 63% saying they plan to do so, compared to 47% for Republicans.
Regardless of when people vote, the poll also revealed that more will do so in person. In 2020, 60% of people voted in person, compared to 67% who plan to vote in person this year. Fewer will vote by mail or absentee ballot — 26% vs. 35% — in 2024 compared to in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gallup said.
Democrats and Democratic leaners are twice as likely as Republicans and Republican leaners to vote by absentee ballot.
