Michael McDonald
Professor, University of Florida
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Last update: 11/4/2022
Data source: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/general-information/2022-General-Election-Absentee-Numbers.aspx
Total Early Votes: 81,142
In-Person Early Votes: 62,105
Mail Ballots Returned: 19,037
Mail Ballots Requested: 87,067
Total Voted by Party Registration
| Party | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 23,808 | 29.3 |
| Republican | 42,775 | 52.7 |
| None/Minor | 14,559 | 17.9 |
| TOTAL | 81,142 | 100.0 |
Note: Party registration statistics are for states that have party registration. These statistics are not actual votes. By federal law, election officials do not begin counting ballots until Election Day, although they may start the process of preparing ballots for counting in advance.
In-Person Early by Party Registration
| Party | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 18,099 | 29.1 |
| Republican | 33,092 | 53.3 |
| None/Minor | 10,914 | 17.6 |
| TOTAL | 62,105 | 100.0 |
Note: Party registration statistics are for states that have party registration. These statistics are not actual votes. By federal law, election officials do not begin counting ballots until Election Day, although they may start the process of preparing ballots for counting in advance.
Returned Mail Ballots by Party Registration
| Party | Returned | Freq. | Requested | Return Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 5,709 | 30.0 | 25,373 | 22.5 |
| Republican | 9,683 | 50.9 | 45,706 | 21.2 |
| None/Minor | 3,645 | 19.1 | 15,988 | 22.8 |
| TOTAL | 19,037 | 100.0 | 87,067 | 21.9 |