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“We have done it! We crossed the 1,000,000 voter mark at around 11:50am. Amazing turnout! So happy for the counties and the voters! Let’s keep it going,” Gabriel Sterling, the agency’s chief operating officer, posted on social media.

More Than 1 Million People Have Voted Early in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

San Francisco, CA - August 23, 2019: Presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaking at the Democratic National Convention summer session in San Francisco, California.

Kamala Harris is Coming to Georgia Again: This Time She’s Going to Church

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court judge has invalidated seven changes to state election laws the Republican-controlled State Election Board (SEB) adopted in recent weeks.

Controversial Georgia State Election Board Rules Struck Down

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Former President Donald Trump continues to lead Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia, according to a new poll.

Trump Still Leading Harris in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

As Election Day approaches, Lyft is ramping up its efforts to support voter turnout across the United States, aiming to make it easier for Americans to get to the polls.

Lyft Steps Up for Election Day with Discounted Rides

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

The first day of early voting Tuesday has already set a new record for the first day of advanced voting, according to Georgia Secretary of State officials.

Today is The First Day of Early Voting in Georgia: Voter Turnout Has Already Broken Records

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court Judge ruled that local election boards must certify election results, rejecting claims of board member Julie Adams who refused to do so. The decision emphasizes the necessity of timely certification, amid ongoing legal challenges to new election rules allowing delays for fraud investigations, which opponents view as politically motivated.

Judge Says Local Election Boards Must Certify Election Results

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Former President Bill Clinton just wrapped up a two-day swing through southwest Georgia that featured a fish fry, a visit to the state fair, a church service and a McDonald’s pitstop, all in the name of trying to rally Democrats in this corner of the state to the polls as early voting starts Tuesday.

Bill Clinton Whips Up Support for Kamala Harris in Georgia

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderOctober 15, 2024

Illegal immigration and abortion dominated a debate Sunday between the two candidates for Georgia’s open 3rd Congressional District seat.

Brian Jack vs. Maura Keller: A Showdown on Immigration Policy and Abortion Rights

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 13, 2024

Republican candidate Wayne Johnson criticized long-serving Rep. Sanford Bishop for disconnecting from Southwest Georgia during a debate that Bishop skipped. Johnson, drawing from his Trump administration experience, proposed local control over abortion and supported expanding education vouchers. He emphasized his blend of business and governmental experience for effective representation.

Sanford Bishop a No-Show at Congressional Debate Against Out-of-District Opponent

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 13, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning in Georgia, highlighting its importance in the 2024 election. Both are working to win voters, with early voting underway. Harris visits on Oct. 19 while Trump hosts a town hall on Oct. 15, reflecting the state's competitive political landscape.

Harris and Trump Hit the Peach State This Week as Georgia Remains Key 2024 Battleground

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024

Donald Trump is scheduled to address supporters in Georgia on Tuesday, aiming to draw attention to inflation and economic concerns that his campaign says are harming Georgia families.

Donald Trump Will Be Campaigning in Georgia on Tuesday

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

An examination of a new election rule in Georgia passed by the state’s Republican-controlled election board suggests that local officials in just a handful of rural counties could exclude enough votes to affect the outcome of the presidential race.

Election Skeptics Are Running Some County Election Boards in Georgia: A New Rule Could Allow Them to Exclude Your Vote

by Doug Bock Clark | ProPublica and Heather Vogell | ProPublicaOctober 12, 2024

Gwinnett County residents now have more options to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming 2024 General Election. From October 15 to November 1, twelve advance in-person voting locations will open across the county, with two new locations added this year. These expanded options are designed to help reduce wait times, which can reach two hours or more during the final days of advance voting.

How to Vote in The 2024 Election in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Lancaster Ohio October 14, 2020Voter Ballot Drop Box outside Board of Elections Office.

Cherokee County Has a Second Ballot Drop Box

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2024

Polling Place Vote Here Sign On White Board Near House

DeKalb County to Host ‘Registered and Ready’ Block Party Ahead of November Election

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Georgia residents have some important dates to mark on their calendars as the next election approaches. Whether voting early, by mail, or on Election Day, being aware of deadlines is key to making sure your vote counts. Here are the most important deadlines and dates:

Everything You Need to Know About Voting in Georgia For The 2024 Election

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

A legal challenge to two new election rules in Georgia, filed by Democrats, is now before Judge Robert C.I. McBurney in Atlanta. The lawsuit claims these rules, which change the process for certifying county-level election results, could lead to delays in certifying the upcoming November elections, including the presidential contest.

Georgia Court Hears Challenge to State Election Board’s New Rules

by Thom ChandlerOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024