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 faced long lines. Misinformation about voting circulated in Arkansas before Election Day. First-time voters in Indiana shared their insights. Illinois shared an end-of-term guide for early voters, and Tennessee's early voting turnout exceeded 1.28 million, nearly equaling 2018 totals. NBC News recorded these updates.