Georgia Breaks First-Day Early Voting Record for Midterms
Georgia recorded 188,667 in-person early votes on the first day of midterm early voting, surpassing the 2022 figure of 134,962 and the 2018 figure of 70,849. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said the turnout demonstrated public confidence in the state's election system. Another 10,267 absentee ballots had been accepted.
Georgia's first day of in-person early voting for this midterm cycle drew 188,667 voters. That exceeded the first-day totals from the two previous midterms: 134,962 in 2022 and 70,849 in 2018.
The state also reported 10,267 accepted absentee ballots. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said the numbers showed voters' trust in how Georgia runs elections, and he praised county election administrators.
The strong first-day showing could affect voters, campaigns, and county election administrators as early voting continues. It may ease some Election Day pressure, while also testing staffing and polling resources if participation remains high. For the public, visible turnout may reinforce perceptions that voting is accessible, though it is unlikely to settle broader disagreements over election policy. Campaigns and civic groups may cite the figures when planning outreach.