Prominent Trump pollster John McLaughlin predicted a significant increase in early voting among Republicans in the 2024 presidential election, signaling a shift in voting behavior for the GOP. During an appearance on the “Just the News, No Noise” TV show, McLaughlin addressed recent media reports suggesting that Republican participation in mail-in voting has increased in certain states, while overall mail-in voting has seen a decline. However, McLaughlin emphasized that the real story may be the rise of early in-person voting. told by Just The News.
“A lot of the media reports are saying that in certain states, the Republican vote is up by certain mail-in votes, and the overall mail vote is down,” McLaughlin explained. “But what we see in the polls is, I think there’s going to be heavy early in-person voting.”
Early voting for the 2024 presidential election has already begun in key battleground states such as Virginia, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. According to McLaughlin, this trend could lead to a majority of votes being cast before Election Day.
“Most of the votes will be cast … probably before even November 1,” McLaughlin predicted.
In Virginia, early voting turnout is already 38% higher than it was during the last presidential election in 2020, according to local reports. This surge in early voting underscores the potential for early voting to play a decisive role in the upcoming election, especially as voter turnout continues to rise.
“I think you’re going to see a lot of early in-person voting that could decide the election,” McLaughlin said. He further noted that the dynamics of early voting might shift, with Trump supporters joining Democrats in embracing early voting methods this time around.
Historically, Republicans have leaned more toward voting on Election Day, while Democrats have been more likely to cast their ballots early, either by mail or in person. However, McLaughlin’s prediction suggests that Republicans are increasingly seeing the value in early voting as a strategic move to ensure their votes are counted well before November. report from The Hill.
As early voting ramps up across the country, it could signal a broader shift in voter behavior, particularly among Republican voters who have traditionally preferred casting their ballots on Election Day. If this trend holds, early voting could become a pivotal factor in determining the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
