Trump's remarks also prompted a rebuke from some fellow Republicans, particularly those looking to steer the party in a different direction in a post-Trump era.
Early voting — whether in-person or by mail-in or absentee ballot — has swelled during the COVID-19 pandemic as voters have sought the safety and convenience it offers.
In the first two weeks of early and absentee voting, more than 8,600 Laramie County voters have already cast their ballots in the 2020 general election.