Georgia early voting continues to add to record totals

ATLANTA — Georgia voters have turned out in record numbers to vote during the state’s three weeks of early in-person voting. As the Nov. 3 general election approaches, Georgia continues to break records in absentee by mail voting and early, in-person voting, according to figures released by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office.

Numbers released show:

Ballots cast as of 8 p.m. on Friday:

— Total Number of Ballots Cast: 2,544,953;

— Total Number of Early, In-Person Ballots Cast: 1,625,250;

— Total Number of Absentee By Mail Ballots Cast: 919,703.

Ballots cast as of close of polls on Oct. 28, 2016:

— Total Number of Ballots Cast: 1,187,726;

— Total Number of Early, In-Person Ballots Cast: 1,064,215;

— Total Number of Absentee By Mail Ballots Cast: 123,511.

Percent Increases:

— Percentage Increase in Total Turnout to Date: 114%;

— Percentage Increase in Total Early, In-Person Turnout to Date: 53%;

— Percentage Increase in Absentee By Mail Ballots Accepted to Date: 645%.

Percentage increases compare close of polls data for the 12th day of early voting in 2020 and 2016.

Staff Photo: Tara Dyer Stoyle