Record Turnout in 2022 Midterms Despite Barriers to Voting

Voter turnout was the second highest for midterm elections since 2000 at 52.2% of citizens casting ballots.
Nearly half of all voters cast ballots before Election Day, with Asian and Hispanic voters leading in early voting.
Voter registration was the highest for a midterm in 20 years at 69.1% despite some states tightening voting rules.
Not having time to vote, conflicting schedules and early voting options led more people to cast ballots before Election Day.
Black voters were least likely to vote early or by mail while Asian American voters were most likely.