Early Voting Begins Across Missouri, Michigan and West Virginia
Voters in Missouri and Michigan began early casting ballots for the November 3 midterms as the No Kings coalition launched nationwide rallies to promote turnout.
No-excuse early voting began on October 20 in Missouri and Michigan ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. In Missouri, the Kansas City Election Board opened seven locations operating through October 30, while officials in Jackson and Platte counties reported steady first-day turnout. Voters in Missouri are deciding on three congressional seats and amendments concerning congressional mapping and abortion access.
In Michigan, Saginaw County officials managed early voting centers and urged residents to return absentee ballots in person to avoid postal delays. Meanwhile, the No Kings coalition, which includes the American Civil Liberties Union and Black Voters Matter, held rallies in Washington D.C., Texas, and Colorado to encourage early participation.
West Virginia is scheduled to begin its ten-day early voting window on October 21. State party leaders there have signaled differing expectations for the cycle; Republican Chairman Josh Holstein cited registration momentum, while Democratic Chairman Mike Pushkin focused on polling regarding the cost of living and AI data centers.
