Big turnout as early in-person voting starts in Georgia
4 years, 2 months ago

Big turnout as early in-person voting starts in Georgia

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The chance to cast ballots on Georgia’s first day of in-person early voting Monday had thousands of people waiting for hours to make their voices heard. Rawlings, a Democrat, said she was motivated by the “coarseness” of President Donald Trump’s language and his seeming lack of respect for other branches of government and world leaders: “It’s gotta end.” A problem with the electronic pollbooks also slowed things initially at the two early voting locations in Floyd County, but it was resolved within about an hour, said Robert Brady, the county’s chief election clerk. Today it’s taking up to 30 minutes,” Brady said around 11:30 a.m. “It’s because of the huge — and I’m talking about huge — turnout.” But Lesli Terrell-Payne, who celebrated her 51st birthday Monday by taking the day off to vote, said she waited for more than three hours after arriving at Garden Lakes Baptist Church in Rome around 10:30 a.m. “I’ve never seen this many people on the first day of early voting,” said Clark, who won election over the summer to a nonpartisan seat on the Macon-Bibb County commission.

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Early Voting Trends Offer Insights into 2024 Election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Early Voting Trends Offer Insights into 2024 Election

Hindustan Times  

Early voting trends in the US are showing a decline compared to 2020, with a significant increase in in-person voting in key battlegrounds like Pennsylvania, Arizona, and North Carolina. Republicans have seen a surge in early in-person and in-mail voting, while Democrats have maintained a higher early vote share. The gender gap in early voting remains, but it is narrowing …

Record Early Voting Turnout in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene Impacts Western Counties
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Record Early Voting Turnout in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene Impacts Western Counties

India Today  

North Carolina surpasses its early-voting record with over 4.2 million ballots cast in the recent election cycle. The western counties were particularly affected by Hurricane Helene, with turnout exceeding 58.9%. The state's strong early turnout has been attributed to a push by Republicans to encourage people to vote early, contrasting with the 2020 election where Trump disputed the legitimacy of …

Record Early Turnout in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene Impacts Western Counties
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Record Early Turnout in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene Impacts Western Counties

Associated Press  

North Carolina has seen a significant increase in early voting turnout, with more than 4.2 million ballots cast at early in-person voting sites. This surge has been particularly pronounced in western counties affected by Hurricane Helene, with turnout exceeding 58.9%. The high turnout is attributed to a combination of efforts by state and national Republicans to encourage early voting, including …

Millions of Americans Cast Their Votes in Early Voting Ahead of Election Day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans Cast Their Votes in Early Voting Ahead of Election Day

The Hindu  

Millions of Americans are participating in early voting ahead of the upcoming US election. The early voting figures have drawn significantly, with over 1,40,000 votes cast on the first day in New York City. This trend reflects a shift towards more flexible voting options in future elections, with many voters opting to cast their ballots in advance of Election Day.

The state of early voting: Which party is ahead, which states have the highest numbers, and more
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The state of early voting: Which party is ahead, which states have the highest numbers, and more

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Well over 47 million early votes — 47,555,000 …

Early Voting Trends in the United States: A Portrait of Voters Before Election Day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Early Voting Trends in the United States: A Portrait of Voters Before Election Day

CNN  

With one week until Election Day, more than 43 million ballots have been cast across 47 states and the District of Columbia. Early voting trends show that voters are older, more likely to be White and more likely to be Republican than they were at this point four years ago. Across the states where Catalist has comparable data, voters ages …

The Big Numbers of the US Election: A Comprehensive Guide to the 2024 Presidential Contest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Big Numbers of the US Election: A Comprehensive Guide to the 2024 Presidential Contest

Firstpost  

The US presidential election is just nine days away, with the election taking place on November 5. The number of eligible voters is 244 million, with over 41 million having already cast their ballots. The candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, are vying for the White House. The election is a close race, with both candidates focusing their efforts on …

Early voting is surging across the country. It’s unclear who benefits
2 months ago

Early voting is surging across the country. It’s unclear who benefits

LA Times  

After Katie Kern and her father, Robert Kern, cast their ballots for former President Trump in this suburb of Las Vegas, they said they wanted to make sure their vote was counted in the critical battleground state of Nevada so that the Republican would retake the White House. “It’s a problem,” said Michael McDonald, a political science professor at the …

Hurricane's Historic Destruction Leaves Election Workers and Voters in Hot Springs Ready to Cast Their Votes
2 months ago

Hurricane's Historic Destruction Leaves Election Workers and Voters in Hot Springs Ready to Cast Their Votes

Associated Press  

Hurricane Helene has caused widespread destruction in Western North Carolina, leaving many communities without power, water, and roads. Despite the challenges, election officials and voters have been working diligently to ensure that early voting can proceed smoothly. Turnout is expected to be high, with many voters determined to cast their ballots despite the hardships they face.

2024 Election in Georgia: What to Expect on Election Day
2 months ago

2024 Election in Georgia: What to Expect on Election Day

Associated Press  

In the upcoming presidential election in Georgia, both Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump are visiting the state to survey the damage and meet with affected residents and local officials. The state remains one of the top prizes in the presidential election, and the outcome could have significant implications for the outcome of the race. …

Early Voting Numbers Surge as Democrats Remain Competitive in Georgia and Nevada
2 months ago

Early Voting Numbers Surge as Democrats Remain Competitive in Georgia and Nevada

CNN  

Early voting numbers in the United States have surpassed 18 million, with more than 15 million Americans having cast their ballots so far. The data indicates that Republicans may be making a push to cut into the Democratic edge in early voting, as more Republicans than Democrats have cast ballots in Nevada. However, it's important to note that this data …

Early Voting Numbers Surge as Democrats Remain Competitive in Georgia and Nevada
2 months ago

Early Voting Numbers Surge as Democrats Remain Competitive in Georgia and Nevada

CNN  

Early voting numbers in the United States have surpassed 18 million, with more than 15 million Americans having cast their ballots so far. The data suggests that Republicans may be making a late surge in early voting, potentially impacting the outcome of the upcoming election. However, it's important to note that early voting data is fluid and can change as …

Harris holds 2:1 lead in early voting – as poll goers cite abortion as a main issue
2 months ago

Harris holds 2:1 lead in early voting – as poll goers cite abortion as a main issue

The Independent  

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Harris and Trump Deadlocked in Key Swing States, Poll Shows
2 months ago

Harris and Trump Deadlocked in Key Swing States, Poll Shows

Al Jazeera  

In the final two weeks of the US election, the candidates are tied in polls across several battleground states, with neither candidate gaining a significant lead. Trump and Harris remain nearly deadlocked, with 47% of registered voters saying they would definitely or probably cast a ballot for Harris, while 47% said the same about Trump. The poll also shows that …

New Louisiana record: Nearly 177,000 cast ballots on first day of early voting
2 months ago

New Louisiana record: Nearly 177,000 cast ballots on first day of early voting

Raw Story  

Louisiana set a new record for the first day of early voting, slightly exceeding its total from four years ago when officials had to take measures for the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s early voting period in Louisiana ends Oct. 29, with polls open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except for Sundays. The high mark over an entire early voting …

Harris surges ahead of Trump in early voting, report reveals
2 months ago

Harris surges ahead of Trump in early voting, report reveals

Daily Mail  

Early voting has kicked off in multiple states across the country with less than three weeks go before Election Day, and Democrats are surging ahead. However, in this campaign, Republican party officials have been pushing GOP voters to cast ballots in any way they can, including taking advantage of early voting options. In Georgia, where early in-person voting smashed records …

Kamala Harris surges ahead of Donald Trump in early voting
2 months ago

Kamala Harris surges ahead of Donald Trump in early voting

Daily Mail  

Early voting has kicked off in multiple states across the country with less than three weeks go before Election Day, and Democrats are surging ahead. More than eight million people have already cast ballots in the 2024 election either absentee or through early in-person voting Democrats are currently outpacing Republicans when it comes to early and absentee voting in the …

Record Turnout in Georgia as Early Voting Begins
2 months, 1 week ago

Record Turnout in Georgia as Early Voting Begins

Associated Press  

A significant number of Georgians have already cast their ballots in the first day of early in-person voting, with over 310,000 votes cast on Tuesday and another 260,000 on Wednesday. The number of mail ballots accepted is also high, at over 33,000. This surge in early voting suggests a potential shift in how Georgians vote, with a record number of …

Georgia voters motivated by Harris-Trump contest flock to polls in record numbers
2 months, 1 week ago

Georgia voters motivated by Harris-Trump contest flock to polls in record numbers

Raw Story  

The first day of early voting in Georgia crushed the previous record for in-person turnout, with more than 300,000 people casting a ballot Tuesday. “I am confident that voters are choosing their freedom when they vote, but I also understand that there’s a lot more days of early voting to go, and so we have to keep this momentum going.” …

Early Voting Surge in Georgia and North Carolina as Turnout Soars
2 months, 1 week ago

Early Voting Surge in Georgia and North Carolina as Turnout Soars

CNN  

Early voting in Georgia and North Carolina is underway, with record numbers of voters already casting ballots in both states. In Georgia, over 188,000 votes have been cast by 2 p.m. ET, shattering the state's record for early voting turnout. In North Carolina, early in-person voting begins on Thursday and has expanded opportunities for voters to cast their ballots, with …

Georgia election: Record number of early votes cast as election gets underway in battleground state
2 months, 1 week ago

Georgia election: Record number of early votes cast as election gets underway in battleground state

CNN  

CNN — A record number of early votes have been cast in Georgia on Tuesday as residents headed to the polls in a critical battleground state that is grappling with the fallout from Hurricane Helene and controversial election administration changes that have spurred a flurry of lawsuits. “So with the record breaking 1st day of early voting and accepted absentees …

Record Number of Early Votes Cast in Georgia as Election Gets Underway in Battleground State
2 months, 1 week ago

Record Number of Early Votes Cast in Georgia as Election Gets Underway in Battleground State

CNN  

A record number of early votes have been cast in Georgia on Tuesday, with more than 328,000 ballots cast so far. The state is one of the most closely watched in the upcoming election, with former President Donald Trump trying to reclaim it after losing there to President Joe Biden four years ago. Despite the massive turnout, the process appeared …

Early in-person voting begins in Arizona, drawing visits from the Presidential campaigns
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Early in-person voting begins in Arizona, drawing visits from the Presidential campaigns

The Hindu  

Early in-person voting begins Wednesday in Arizona, making it the first of this year's Presidential battleground States where all residents can cast a ballot at a traditional polling place ahead of Election Day. The start of in-person voting in the closely contested State also drawing the presidential tickets, with both campaigns scheduling visits there this week. “Early voting, particularly by …

Partisan Divide on Advance Voting: A Historical Perspective on Election Day Voting
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Partisan Divide on Advance Voting: A Historical Perspective on Election Day Voting

Associated Press  

The article explores the rise of advance voting in the United States, highlighting its increasing popularity and political polarization. It notes that while it was a nonpartisan feature of elections for many years, the 2020 presidential election saw a significant shift, with a substantial portion of the electorate voting before Election Day. This trend has been sustained, with the share …

U.S. Presidential polls: In-person voting begins, kicking off the sprint to Election Day
3 months ago

U.S. Presidential polls: In-person voting begins, kicking off the sprint to Election Day

The Hindu  

In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil. Chris Burda, 74, said she is encouraging others to get their ballots in early “to avoid potential disruption on Election Day or in-person voting by a certain party who seems to be interested in …

Election Day in the US is approaching fast. Early voters have already started casting their ballots
4 months ago

Election Day in the US is approaching fast. Early voters have already started casting their ballots

Associated Press  

The voting window for the Nov. 5 presidential election is now open. Trump’s lawyers had argued that holding the sentencing as originally scheduled, about seven weeks before Election Day, would amount to election interference. On Sept. 26, a New York appeals court will hear oral arguments in Trump’s challenge of a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment in state Attorney …

Obama urges Georgia Democrats to push turnout for Warnock
2 years ago

Obama urges Georgia Democrats to push turnout for Warnock

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Former President Barack Obama and Sen. Raphael Warnock on Thursday urged Democratic voters to keep pushing an apparent head start in early voting in the Georgia Senate runoff against Republican Herschel Walker, ahead of Friday’s last day of early in-person voting and Tuesday’s election day. Voters have already cast more than 1.4 million ballots amid an all-hands-on-deck push …

Black voters and students home for the holiday help drive early turnout for Georgia Senate race
2 years ago

Black voters and students home for the holiday help drive early turnout for Georgia Senate race

Raw Story  

Early voting in the U.S. Senate runoff got off to a busy start in Georgia, with more than half a million ballots cast as of Monday night, including more than 300,000 votes cast Monday. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder It may be that these numbers reflect enthusiasm among Black voters, but many of the counties that offered Saturday voting have higher than …

'We had to do something': The inside story of how voting rights groups are beating Georgia GOP's suppression laws
2 years ago

'We had to do something': The inside story of how voting rights groups are beating Georgia GOP's suppression laws

Raw Story  

On the only day of Sunday voting before Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff, the auto parts store parking lot across the street from Atlanta’s Metropolitan Library looked and sounded more like a block party than a get-out-the-vote event. They have health issues.” A similar “Party to the Polls” was held at three of Fulton County’s two-dozen voting sites on Sunday and …

Georgia's Shorter Voting Window Could Cut Turnout In Senate Runoff
2 years, 1 month ago

Georgia's Shorter Voting Window Could Cut Turnout In Senate Runoff

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ATLANTA — Georgia Democrat Raphael Warnock’s first runoff in 2021 was a titanic nine-week clash to control the Senate that included three weeks of early in-person voting and lots of mail ballots. Democratic U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson said it will be challenging to reignite the kind of early voting enthusiasm that Democrats displayed ahead of the general …

Shorter voting window could cut turnout in Georgia runoff
2 years, 1 month ago

Shorter voting window could cut turnout in Georgia runoff

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia Democrat Raphael Warnock’s first runoff in 2021 was a titanic nine-week clash to control the Senate that included three weeks of early in-person voting and lots of mail ballots. Democratic U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson said it will be challenging to reignite the kind of early voting enthusiasm that Democrats displayed ahead of the general election, when overall …

1st-ever SC early voting opens; sample ballot site crashes
2 years, 2 months ago

1st-ever SC early voting opens; sample ballot site crashes

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s first-ever round of early voting for the general election started Monday with no problems at the polls, but a state website where people go to check voting locations or get a sample ballot crashed. Technicians are working to fix the South Carolina Election Commission’s website at scvotes.org, agency spokesman Chris Whitmire said. This is the …

Georgia Voters Face New Restrictions Enacted By Republicans After 2020 Election
2 years, 7 months ago

Georgia Voters Face New Restrictions Enacted By Republicans After 2020 Election

Huff Post  

Voting groups are watching for long lines, voter confusion, problems with voting equipment or any other hitch that could hinder voters from casting their ballots. Associated Press ATLANTA — Tuesday’s election in Georgia marks the biggest test yet of new voting restrictions enacted by Republicans in one of the nation’s most important battleground states as voters decide hotly contested primary …

Georgia voters navigate rules passed after 2020 election
2 years, 7 months ago

Georgia voters navigate rules passed after 2020 election

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tuesday's election in Georgia marks the biggest test yet of …

In early primaries, voters favor polling places over mail
2 years, 7 months ago

In early primaries, voters favor polling places over mail

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The great vote-by-mail wave appears to be receding just as quickly as it arrived. After tens of millions of people in the United States opted for mail ballots during the pandemic election of 2020, voters in early primary states are returning in droves to in-person voting this year. “Mail ballots are a safe and secure method of voting …

In early primaries, voters favor polling places over mail
2 years, 7 months ago

In early primaries, voters favor polling places over mail

LA Times  

Ursula Gruenewald, a resident of Acworth, Ga., cast her ballot at an early voting site on May 6. After tens of millions of people in the United States opted for mail ballots during the pandemic election of 2020, voters in early primary states are returning in droves to in-person voting this year. “Mail ballots are a safe and secure method …

Early voting in Louisiana’s delayed election begins Saturday
3 years, 1 month ago

Early voting in Louisiana’s delayed election begins Saturday

Associated Press  

— After a five-week postponement, early voting begins Saturday in Louisiana’s hurricane-delayed fall election, with four constitutional amendments the only thing facing all voters statewide. MUNICIPAL RACES ON THE BALLOT Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin’s office said 21 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes have only the constitutional amendments on the ballot: Caldwell, Cameron, Concordia, DeSoto, East Carroll, East Feliciana, Iberville, Jackson, …

Georgia's new election laws explained
3 years, 8 months ago

Georgia's new election laws explained

Daily Mail  

The sweeping rewrite of Georgia's election rules, signed into law in late March by Republican Governor Brian Kemp, makes numerous changes to how elections will be administered, including a new photo ID requirement for voting absentee by mail. Here's a look at some of the top issues: African Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Reginald Jackson announces a boycott of Coca-Cola Co. …

EXPLAINER: What does Georgia’s new GOP election law do?
3 years, 8 months ago

EXPLAINER: What does Georgia’s new GOP election law do?

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The sweeping rewrite of Georgia’s election rules represents the first big set of changes since former President Donald Trump’s repeated, baseless claims of fraud following his presidential loss to Joe Biden. Democratic state Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler slammed the proposal Thursday before the bill was signed into law, saying: “They want to make it a crime to …

Georgia Governor Signs Election Overhaul, Including Changes To Absentee Voting
3 years, 9 months ago

Georgia Governor Signs Election Overhaul, Including Changes To Absentee Voting

NPR  

Georgia Governor Signs Election Overhaul, Including Changes To Absentee Voting Enlarge this image toggle caption Tami Chappell/AFP via Getty Images Tami Chappell/AFP via Getty Images Georgia Gov. The 96-page bill makes dramatic alterations to Georgia's absentee voting rules, adding new identification requirements, moving back the request deadline and other changes after a record 1.3 million absentee ballots overwhelmed local elections …

Georgia Republicans File Sweeping Elections Bill To Limit Early And Absentee Voting
3 years, 10 months ago

Georgia Republicans File Sweeping Elections Bill To Limit Early And Absentee Voting

NPR  

Georgia Republicans File Sweeping Elections Bill To Limit Early And Absentee Voting Enlarge this image toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images Megan Varner/Getty Images A version of this story was originally published by Georgia Public Broadcasting. Republicans in the Georgia legislature have released legislation that proposes tougher restrictions on both absentee and in-person early voting, among other sweeping changes to election …

Early voting surges for Georgia’s US Senate runoff elections
4 years ago

Early voting surges for Georgia’s US Senate runoff elections

Al Jazeera  

More than 1.1 million have turned out for the January 5 elections that will determine which party controls the Senate. More than 1.1 million Georgians have voted in twin US Senate runoff elections that will determine which party controls that chamber of Congress, and with it the fate of much of Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s agenda, state data showed on …

Early In-Person Voting Begins In Georgia Senate Runoffs
4 years ago

Early In-Person Voting Begins In Georgia Senate Runoffs

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ATLANTA — Early in-person voting began Monday in the runoff elections for Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats, with lines reported to be shorter than in the first days of early voting for the general election last month. “I wanted to be here in person so my vote is counted and it’s uncontested.” Melissa McJunkin, 40, voted in …

Despite a few hiccups, voting in Georgia goes smoothly
4 years, 1 month ago

Despite a few hiccups, voting in Georgia goes smoothly

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Despite some technical problems, voting in Georgia went smoothly Tuesday — a marked departure from a June primary that required some voters to wait in line for hours to cast their ballots. “We are having a successful election in Georgia today,” Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said with roughly five hours of voting still to go. An apparent …

EXPLAINER: The unprecedented early voting, and what it means
4 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: The unprecedented early voting, and what it means

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An unprecedented 103.2 million people cast their ballots early in …

EXPLAINER: The unprecedented early voting, and what it means
4 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: The unprecedented early voting, and what it means

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An unprecedented 103.2 million people cast their ballots early in this year’s presidential election. A tally by The Associated Press shows the early vote in several states, including hotly-contested Texas and Arizona, exceeded the total vote of four years ago. Many states also have changed regulations to facilitate voting by mail, or at early voting polling places. Some …

EXPLAINER: Long lines to vote on Election Day aren’t unusual
4 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Long lines to vote on Election Day aren’t unusual

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Long voting lines on Election Day aren’t unusual or necessarily a sign of that something nefarious is afoot. Long lines also develop when there aren’t enough voting machines — either because some have malfunctioned or there just aren’t enough of them to comfortably manage the turnout — or when poll workers don’t show up for their assignments, leading …

In a rapidly changing Georgia, turnout is breaking records, but who is showing up to vote?
4 years, 1 month ago

In a rapidly changing Georgia, turnout is breaking records, but who is showing up to vote?

LA Times  

Poll worker Mattie Norman, left, helps Deborah Wood fill out paperwork as Gwinnett County voters wait in lines to cast their ballots for the general election at the Shorty Howell Park Activity Building in Duluth, Ga., on the last day of early voting on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. “That tells me that what we’ve been saying all along is true: …

Arizona sees massive turnout, smooth process in early voting
4 years, 1 month ago

Arizona sees massive turnout, smooth process in early voting

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Even on weekends, there’s a constant stream of cars that drive through the downtown Phoenix building where one of Maricopa County’s several secure drop boxes allow voters to return their ballots. They are among over 1.2 million voters whose ballots have already been counted this year, surpassing the overall number of early ballots cast in the 2016 general …

How does early voting work?
4 years, 2 months ago

How does early voting work?

Live Mint  

Q: How does early voting work? A: Many Americans have the option to cast their ballot before Election Day, either by mail or early in-person, though this isn’t true for all voters in every state. Most states, including Texas, will offer voting in-person before Election Day this fall, according to data compiled by the Associated Press. You can check your …

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