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Georgia Voters Set Historic Early-Voting Record as Midterm Elections Heat Up

Georgia voters turned out in unprecedented numbers on the opening day of in-person advance voting, setting a new all-time midterm turnout record across the state. According to official data from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, more than 188,600 ballots were cast in person on day onea roughly 40% surge over the previous opening-day midterm record of 134,962 set in 2022.

Combined with over 10,200 accepted absentee ballots, total early participation quickly crossed 198,000 within the first 24 hours, representing roughly 2.6% of Georgia’s 7.5 million active registered voters.

What Is Driving the Record Early-Voting Turnout in Georgia?

• High-Stakes Midterm Races: Tightly contested congressional and statewide campaigns have spurred aggressive voter-mobilization operations across party lines, drawing energized electorates to the ballot box early.

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• Smooth Precinct Operations: Even with heavy volume at busy metro Atlanta polling stations and across Georgia’s 159 counties, county election officials reported short wait times and steady processing.

• Preference for In-Person Advance Voting: Electorate habits continue shifting heavily toward in-person early voting, allowing participants to bypass potential Election Day scheduling conflicts or weather delays.

Georgia Early-Voting Turnout by the Numbers

Key Information for Georgia Voters

Advance in-person voting runs through the final Friday of October ahead of Election Day. Registered voters can confirm precinct locations, operating hours, and sample ballots through the state’s official My Voter Page portal before heading to cast their ballots. Election officials anticipate cumulative participation could challenge historical turnout totals if the current pace persists.