ATLANTA — Happy Election Day, Georgia!
Polls open in Georgia from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across the state. With more than 55% of the state’s 7.2 million active voters casting ballots during early voting, Georgia’s total voter turnout could surpass the 2020 election if strong in-person voting continues Tuesday, according to the Secretary of State's Office.
Note that in the past, many polling locations have submitted a court order to request to stay open later if needed. You can cast your ballot if you're in the line by 7 p.m.
As the day unfolds, Georgia election officials and political analysts will closely monitor turnout numbers. With more than 4 million votes already cast, another strong day of voter participation could lead to a historic turnout.
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Georgia has drawn considerable attention from major political parties during the 2024 campaign season, right up until election day, with a visit from Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance on Monday in Cobb County.
Over the past weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, held a campaign event in Atlanta, while former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, visited Macon on Sunday. Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, Harris' Democratic running mate, also visited the state on Sunday.
On Monday, Vance made a final appearance in the state, marking the end of an extensive series of visits by the two leading campaigns. Both parties are focusing on Georgia’s vital swing state status, which could significantly influence the outcome of the national race.
This election also carries historical significance, as Harris is the first woman of Black and Asian descent to secure a major party’s presidential nomination. Her candidacy has energized portions of the electorate, particularly within communities eager to see broader representation in the White House.
And Trump, if he wins, would be the first president to serve non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland in the 1880s and 1890s.