Coverage dated November 3, 2026

Nearly 1.17 million Bay Staters voted before Election Day

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By the time polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday, almost 1.17 million Bay Staters had already cast their ballots -- a 22.3% turnout rate for early in-person and mail-in voting in this year's statewide contests.

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    Nearly 1.17 million Bay Staters voted before Election Day (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    By the time polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday, almost 1.17 million Bay Staters had already cast their ballots -- a 22.3% turnout rate for early in-person and mail-in voting in this year's statewide contests.

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