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  "id": 8269542,
  "title": "Early voting begins in US midterms that could shift control of Congress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/early-voting-begins-in-us-midterms-that-could-shift-control-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T16:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260919/early-voting-begins-in-us-midterms-that-could-shift-control-of-congress"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In-person voting commenced in the United States for the midterms on Friday, marking the beginning of a critical six-week period for citizens to choose which party they believe should lead Congress. The election officials express confidence in the integrity and security of the voting process despite the ongoing efforts by President Donald Trump to undermine certain voting methods and alter election laws. Through court challenges, a nationwide search for noncitizen voters, and a campaign pressuring election officials to disclose sensitive voter information, Trump has sought to influence the electoral process.\n\nEarly voting kicked off in Virginia, with the first votes cast in person at a location in Fairfax. Meanwhile, a few other states such as Minnesota and South Dakota also allow absentee ballots to be cast in person, typically at local election offices or voting centers. Additional early voting periods are set to commence in these and other states in the coming weeks. Sanya Singhal, an 18-year-old college student, was among the first to vote early in person on the morning of the first day of early voting.",
  "summary": "HENRICO, Va. — In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues. Election administrators say they are prepared and confident the vote will be accurate and secure. Nevertheless, President Donald Trump has…",
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    "Early voting began in US midterms on Friday",
    "In-person voting commenced in Virginia",
    "Trump aims to influence electoral process"
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      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections that could flip control of Congress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/early-voting-begins-in-u-s-midterm-elections-that-could-flip-control",
        "published": "2026-09-18T16:16:11.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Early voting begins in US midterms that could shift control of Congress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/early-voting-begins-in-us-midterms-that-could-shift-control-of-8271507",
        "published": "2026-09-18T16:57:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/early-in-person-voting-begins-in-the-2026-us-midterm-elections-in",
        "published": "2026-09-18T18:15:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Early voting begins in some states ahead of crucial US midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/early-voting-begins-in-some-states-ahead-of-crucial-us-midterms",
        "published": "2026-09-18T18:24:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Early voting for midterm elections begin in some states",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/early-voting-for-midterm-elections-begin-in-some-states",
        "published": "2026-09-18T19:16:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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