Georgia Shatters Early Voting Record with Over 300,000 Ballots Cast on First Day

Oct 15, 2024, 07:16 PM

Early voting in Georgia began today with record-breaking turnout, surpassing all previous first-day voting records. By noon, over 122,000 voters had cast their ballots, exceeding the 2020 first-day record of 136,000 votes. The average check-in time was just 55 seconds, reflecting the efficiency of county election offices. By 1 p.m., the number of votes reached 154,505, and by 2:30 p.m., it had climbed to 204,793. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reported that by 3:30 p.m., 234,000 votes had been cast. By day's end, over 300,000 ballots were counted, more than doubling the previous record. Raffensperger praised the "spectacular turnout" and remarked, "We are running out of adjectives." Officials highlighted the unprecedented voter enthusiasm and the smooth operation of early voting. The high turnout comes despite prior concerns about new voting laws potentially suppressing voter participation.