The sharp rise in searches for “Early voting” reflects a recurring but increasingly significant moment in modern democratic life.

Early voting in North Carolina has reached a record high ahead of the presidential election on November 5, with more than 4.2 million residents casting their ballots in person as of Sunday.

U.S. President Joe Biden will cast his early-voting ballot in the upcoming presidential election on Monday, as announced by the White House.

As of October 24, more than 28.6 million voters have participated in early voting for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, set for November 5.