Reports from the Georgia Secretary of State's Office

Georgia Sets New Early Voting Record, Surpassing 2020's First-Day Total Before 1 p.m.

Oct 15, 2024, 04:33 PM

Georgia experienced a record-breaking turnout on the first day of early voting for the 2024 elections, surpassing previous records set in 2020 before 1 p.m. As of noon, over 122,000 voters had cast their ballots, and by 1 p.m., the number reached 154,505, exceeding the 136,000 votes recorded on the first day in 2020. By 3:30 p.m., the tally rose to 234,000, and the final count for the day reached approximately 252,000 voters. Gabriel Sterling, Chief Operating Officer of the Georgia Secretary of State's Office, praised the county election directors for handling the massive turnout efficiently, noting an average check-in time of 55 seconds. The unprecedented voter participation indicates strong engagement ahead of the 2024 elections.