Despite Georgia Republicans reducing the number of polling locations, early voting in the two runoff senate races set records. In what is the most consequential runoff election in recent memory, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock are trying to unseat Republican Senate incumbents David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in Georgia. The outcome will determine the balance of the Senate.
A record-shattering first day of early voting in the Georgia runoff: 168k vote in-person yesterday, up from 136k on day one of in-person early voting for the general election
— Nate Cohn (@Nate_Cohn) December 15, 2020
While most people reported an easy and quick voting experience on day one, waits of up to two hours have been reported in some locations. The waits are the result of a reduced number of locations to vote.
Good morning from Georgia – and the 1st day of early voting ?
This is the line at the Cobb County Elections Main Office.
Several voters near the front told me they arrived before doors opened and have been waiting nearly 2 hours. #GAsen #GApol pic.twitter.com/Kgb4jxn8le
— Blayne Alexander (@ReporterBlayne) December 14, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden will visit Atlanta today to campaign for the Democratic candidates.
Georgia, let’s put our shoes on and vote! Share your photo of you putting your shoes on to vote with #VoteWarnock. pic.twitter.com/hD1RK3tGgf
— Reverend Raphael Warnock (@ReverendWarnock) December 14, 2020
Watch more above from the NBC affiliate in Atlanta.
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