In Georgia, more than 1 million ballots cast in first 4 days of early voting

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The big voting push comes as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump continue to treat Georgia as a must-win state. Harris will be in Atlanta on Saturday, following a Trump rally earlier this week in Cobb County.ExploreTrack voter turnout: Who’s voting so far in the 2024 electionIt’s unclear what the big turnout means for the presidential race or for other contests up and down the ballot. Most of the state’s 8.2 million registered voters have not yet cast ballots.Georgia counties will offer at least 16 days of early in-person voting in advance of the Nov. 5 general election — some also offer additional Sunday voting. The final day of early in-person voting will be Nov. 1, the Friday before Election Day.ExploreGeorgia set an early voting record. It doesn’t mean what you thinkAbout the Author David WickertDavid Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.More StoriesKeep ReadingCredit: arvin.temkar@ajc.comVoter accuracy group ERIC targeted by Republican bill in GeorgiaGeorgia Republican legislators advanced a bill Tuesday that would withdraw the state from an organization that identifies outdated voter registrations.Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn’t rule out run for governor or U.S. SenateThe Rome Republican said she was considering all possibilities during a live taping of the "Politically Georgia" podcast in Washington on Thursday.Fewer people supported Marjorie Taylor Greene than Donald Trump in Georgia’s most pro-Trump districtAn analysis of 2024 election data found U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene lagged behind Donald Trump with voters in her district.The LatestWhat is the New Georgia Project?Stacey Abrams group to pay largest fine for campaign violations in Georgia historyGroup founded by Stacey Abrams settles campaign finance complaintFeaturedCredit: Christina Matacotta for the AJCStaffers at embattled New Georgia Project say they were fired after trying to unionizeStaffers at the New Georgia Project say they were fired after attempting to unionize.Gullah Geechee-led referendum on Sapelo Island: What you need to knowA voter referendum organized by Gullah Geechee residents of Sapelo Island aimed at repealing a Georgia county zoning change is set for Oct. 1. Here's what you need to know.Road closures expected in Midtown for Tyler Perry filmSeveral streets around Tech Square in Midtown Atlanta will be closed off to vehicles and pedestrians Wednesday evening for a Tyler Perry production.Cookie Settings
whatever the breakout of these early voters, a higher turnout overall is good for kamala.  fingers crossed.