Record number of early votes for midterms in the US, even Pope Leo votes by mail

A record 47.9 million Americans have voted early for the upcoming midterms, surpassing the previous record. Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, also cast his vote, emphasizing civic participation. He remains eligible to vote despite being the head of Vatican City. Early voting can be done by mail or in-person, with more registered Democrats voting than Republicans so far. The Pope has previously criticized Donald Trump, expressing disapproval of his actions and statements regarding war and peace initiatives.