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Early voting tops 50 million as Manchester United and Warriors make…
The University of Florida Election Lab counts about 49.6 million early votes through Friday, and Election Day is Tuesday; the trackers disagree by a few million.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on this story, from Weekend Edition at 12:00 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are The Guardian's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Early midterm voting surges with more than 50 million ballots cast so far – live”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports, CBS News and Bloomberg.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Chelsea, Carrick, Warriors, Man United.
- BBN covered this story before: WNBA Game 7, Chelsea-United lineups, McDavid's Halloween chase (October 31).
The real story
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- The GuardianEarly midterm voting surges with more than 50 million ballots cast so far – live
- Yahoo SportsManchester United player ratings vs Chelsea: Lisandro Martinez red costly as Carrick's side crumble at Stamford Bridge
- Yahoo SportsCarrick confident he will be Manchester United manager against Roma on Nov 3
- CBS News2026 elections live updates: El-Sayed, Stevens feud lights up campaign amid final push October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
- BloombergMidterm Elections 2026: Early Voting Hits Record Ahead of Election Day - Bloomberg October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMore than fifty million Americans have voted early in the midterms, nearly five million more than the early vote in twenty twenty-two.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDemocrats hold a twelve-point turnout edge in early voting, Bloomberg says, and Ted Cruz warned that counting only those ballots would be what he called a bloodbath for Republicans.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorElection Day is Tuesday.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThree days left, Vera. Plenty of time for something to go wrong.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorManchester United lost two-nil at Chelsea.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLisandro Martinez was sent off in the sixty-third minute for a second yellow, and Cole Palmer scored the penalty a minute later.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMichael Carrick was asked if he'll still be the manager against Roma on Tuesday, and his answer was one word: yes.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWinless in nine. I've seen more confidence in a lifeboat with a leak.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGolden State came all the way back from a twenty-five-point hole and took down the Lakers, one twelve to ninety-five.
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