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Georgia Sets Primary Early-Vote Record Ahead of Tuesday’s Election

Record participation points to crowded fields that may extend contests into June.

Overview

  • Georgia set a new primary early-vote record Friday, with 906,627 ballots cast before Election Day, according to the Secretary of State’s data hub.
  • Election Day is Tuesday, May 19, with polls open statewide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters must use their assigned precinct with a valid photo ID.
  • The ballot features an open governor’s race in both parties and a Republican primary to pick a challenger for Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
  • Georgia requires more than 50% to win a primary, so any race without a majority advances to a June 16 runoff between the top two finishers.
  • Voters can find their polling place and a personalized sample ballot through the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page or by contacting their county election office.