Georgia voters cast record early ballots on opening day
Georgia's midterm early voting drew over 188,000 ballots on Tuesday, a state record for a midterm and more than 50,000 above the 2022 opening day.
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What happened
Early voting began in Georgia's midterm elections, which are being closely watched nationwide. On Tuesday, the first day of early voting, more than 188,000 ballots were cast, a midterm record for the state. That is over 50,000 more than the number who voted early on day one in 2022.
Why it matters
The midterms are drawing national attention, and the opening-day turnout is the highest the state has recorded for a midterm election.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 7:00 AM ET: Early voting began in Georgia's nationally watched midterm elections, with voters able to check their registration and polling place.
- Oct 14, 12:31 PM ET: Georgia set a midterm early voting record on its first day, with more than 188,000 ballots cast, over 50,000 more than day one in 2022.
Coverage
- Georgia shatters its day-one early voting record for a midterm (The Hill)
- Early voting begins in Georgia’s nationally watched midterms (foxcarolina.com)
- Dates to know: When is early voting for the 2026 midterm election? (dallasnews.com)
- What is early voting telling us about the 2026 midterms? (G. Elliott Morris)
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