Georgia early voting turnout | 11alive.com [Video]

The turnout suggests a strong start to the voting period, which could break records, although officials refrained from making specific predictions.

Early voting is open across all 159 counties, and absentee ballots were sent out as scheduled, marking a smooth start to the election process. Raffensperger noted that despite some skepticism, the state met its deadline, with all counties ready for early voting. 

“We like to deal with facts,” he said, adding that his office has worked diligently over the past two years to ensure Georgia’s elections are timely and secure.

The Secretary of State emphasized Georgia’s voter ID requirements, which apply to absentee, early, and in-person voting. Raffensperger stated that more than 99% of voters in Georgia use photo ID to verify their identities. Approximately 250,000 absentee ballots …