Early Voting Kicks Off In Maryland

The video discusses the surge in early voting in the current election year, surpassing the entire early voting totals of the 2016 election. Nearly 61 million people have already voted, compared to 57 million in 2016. The increase is attributed to the coronavirus pandemic, which has led more Americans to opt for early voting or mail-in ballots.

How do the early voting totals this year compare to the entire 2016 election?

What is the significance of the nearly 61 million people who have cast their ballots so far?