The 2024 presidential election is less than one month away. Very soon, Americans will decide whether Vice President Harris or former President Trump goes on to become the next commander-in-chief.

For what it's worth, both presidential candidates are actively campaigning in the race. This week, Harris has been on a media blitz, as seen by her interviews with Call Her Daddy, The Howard Stern Show, and other highly-watched platforms. On the heels of this, Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is doing a media blitz of his own in hopes of appealing to male voters.

While the vice president and Trump debated one another last month, it appears unlikely that they'll face off again before the November election. Harris, on multiple occasions, has called for a second debate. Though her opponent isn't agreeing to it.

Across the country, early voting is in full swing. Per recent findings from a new Gallup poll, a sizable amount of Americans plan to cast ballots before Election Day arrives.

What to know about early voting ahead of the 2024 presidential race

So far, 40% of the US electorate will vote early, be that in person or by mail. However, when breaking this down by partisanship, the numbers vary.

At this time, Democrats lead, as 46% of them are going to vote before November 5. Independents come in second, with 43% committed to getting their ballots in ahead of time. Republicans, meanwhile, lag behind, as only 36% confirmed they'd vote early in this election.

For years, the GOP has adopted an adverse disposition to early voting. Trump and other Republican officials often cast doubt on the security of ballots that are turned in before Election Day. Though some in conservative circles now fear that anti-early voting sentiment is actually hurting Republicans in these key political races.

Assessing additional voting habits

With every election cycle post-2004, there's been a steady increase in Americans partaking in early voting.

More than half of adults 65 and up will cast ballots in person, while only a minority of younger age demographics will follow suit. Likewise, the Gallup poll revealed Democrats lean more towards voting by mail, while Republicans are more inclined to physically go to the polls.