State continues to shatter early voting records

ATLANTA – Georgia voters surpassed the 2.9 million mark for early voting turnout on Monday, breaking 40% of all active voters. Georgians surpassed the 2.73 million mark for early voting with 2,739,787 check-ins, shattering previous early voting performance.

On Day 15 of early voting in previous years, 1,199,424 (2018), 1,979,963 (2020), and 1,640,652 (2022) voters had turned out for in-person early voting.

“Georgia voters know we’ve made it easy to cast a ballot,” Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said. “It’s really that simple. Over the past four years, we’ve worked tirelessly to prepare for this election by adding early voting days and investing in infrastructure, only to be rewarded with the lies of Jim Crow 2.0 and a missed All-Star Game. We’re battled-tested and ready, despite the critics.”

Statewide, reports of long lines were minimal, though there were some reports of voters waiting in line for more than 30 minutes from a few popular voting locations in metro areas. Early voting turnout was expected to increase during the final week of early voting, which ends on Friday. To find early voting locations and hours in any area county, visit the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page.

Turnout Numbers:

Total Turnout: 2,916,979

Early In-Person: 2,739,787

Absentee: 177,192

Voters should note that the period to request an absentee ballot has closed. Voters who have not requested an absentee ballot must vote early in person or on Election Day. More information can be found on the Secretary of State’s Data Hub: Election Data Hub — Turnout | Georgia Secretary of State (ga.gov).

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