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  "id": 8271507,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T16:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260919/early-voting-begins-in-us-midterms-that-could-shift-control-of-congress"
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  "account": "Early voting commenced in the United States' midterm elections on Friday, marking the start of a six-week period for citizens to choose which party they believe should govern Congress amidst a range of significant challenges. Election officials assert their readiness and confidence in the integrity and security of the voting process. However, President Donald Trump has not relinquished efforts to undermine certain voting methods and alter election procedures, pursuing legal challenges, an extensive federal investigation into noncitizen voters, and a campaign to compel election officials to disclose confidential voter information.\n\nThe inauguration of early voting commenced in Virginia on Friday. In addition to Virginia, early voting is also set to commence in other states, such as Minnesota and South Dakota, in the forthcoming weeks. At a voting site in Fairfax, Virginia, 18-year-old college student Sanya Singhal was among the initial individuals to participate in early voting in person on Friday morning.",
  "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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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-18T16:42:03.000Z"
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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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