It also helps campaigns understand which voters they still need to motivate to get to the polls, said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington.
“Taking care of this task ahead of time makes sure you do get to participate, regardless of what happens to mess with one’s plans on election day,” Farnsworth said. “If you vote early, party activists can concentrate on those people who have not yet voted as they don’t have to make sure you turn up on Election Day.”
