That could make it difficult for the party to deliver a coherent message on early voting.
In an advertisement that aired during the first Republican presidential debate in August, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said into the camera: "When Republicans vote early, we win."
With Trump railing against the practice, Democrats have increased their edge in early voting.
In 2022, that gap widened, with Democrats accounting for 42.5% of early ballots and Republicans 33.8%.
But Youngkin advisers said their data showed the early vote campaign had brought in ballots from low-propensity voters as well.
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