Negative political ads frustrating Georgia voters, more advertisements yet to run [Video]

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Election Day is growing nearer. As the clock ticks down, the number of political ads ticks up.

AdImpact estimates total advertising spending in Georgia could reach $373 million.

In July, the campaigns had already spent $244 million.

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Their Georgia data shows that the Harris Walz campaign is outspending the Trump Vance campaign by nearly $3 million.

Spending data reveals where they’re hoping to get undecided voters on their side. Democrats are spending more than Republicans in Atlanta, while Republicans are outspending Democrats in Augusta.

Georgia voters in both blue and red counties said they’ve made up their minds already and they’re tired of the consistent negative ads.

“This is getting absurd. The American people cannot make a good choice if they’re being misled,” said Jeanie, a Forsyth County resident.

Negative campaign ads can cause voter fatigue. A 2023 Pew Research Center Survey found the majority of Americans feel exhausted or angry when thinking …