Six states and Washington, D.C., have their final day of early in-person voting just two days before Election Day. In Ohio, the Senate race between Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican businessman Bernie Moreno is highly competitive. Brown has won the state three times, but with Trump’s influence on White working-class voters and record spending from both parties, this race is expected to be tight. While Democrats are performing well in urban areas like Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, Republicans still hold strong in suburban and exurban areas, making the Senate race a toss-up.
Key down-ballot races in today’s states include Connecticut’s 5th District, New Jersey’s 7th District, and New York’s 1st, 4th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 22nd districts. Each of these races features competitive matchups between Republican and Democratic candidates in diverse regions of the state. In Ohio, the 9th and 13th District races are also closely contested, with incumbent Democrats facing challenges from conservative Republicans. These races are crucial in determining the balance of power in Congress and will have significant implications for legislative decisions in the future.
In Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., voters have until November 5th to deliver their mail-in ballots to local election officials. Sunday is the final day for early in-person voting, giving voters the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. In these states, a variety of candidates and races are on the ballot, with a mix of incumbent representatives and challengers vying for leadership positions at the state and federal levels.
In New York, the 4th District race in Nassau County is considered a toss-up, with incumbent Rep. Anthony D’Esposito facing a challenge from Democratic Town Supervisor Laura Gillen. Additionally, the 17th District race in the Hudson Valley is ranked as Lean R, with Republican Rep. Mike Lawler defending his seat against former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones. These high-profile races are reflective of the broader political landscape in the state, where moderate candidates are vying for support from a diverse electorate.
The final day of early in-person voting provides an opportunity for voters in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., to participate in the electoral process and have their voices heard before Election Day. These states feature key races that could shape the balance of power in Congress and impact future legislative decisions. With competitive Senate and House races, as well as a mix of Republican and Democratic candidates on the ballot, the outcome of these elections will have significant implications for the political landscape in the coming years.
As voters in these states and Washington, D.C., prepare to cast their ballots, the final days of early in-person voting present an opportunity for engagement in the democratic process and participation in state and federal elections. With critical races in Ohio, New York, and other states, voters have the chance to shape the future of their communities and the nation as a whole. The outcome of these elections will be closely watched as the nation awaits the results of one of the most consequential election cycles in recent memory.
