Early voting trends in the 2026 midterm elections show high participation across several states. In Mahoning County, Ohio, voters had a high turnout, while Cuyahoga County had prolonged lines. False claims about voting spread in Arkansas before Election Day. First-time voters in Indiana shared their insights. Illinois provided a last-minute guide for early voters, and Tennessee's early voting turnout reached 1.28 million, nearly comparing to 2018 totals. NBC News tracked these trends.