Historic Attendance in Key Battleground State As Early Voting Begins

So with the record breaking 1st day of early voting and accepted absentees we have had over 328,000 total votes cast so far.

Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling announcing the historic turnout in the state’s first day of early voting Tuesday. The number exceeded the previous 2020 record by over 190,000 people.

Why It Matters: Georgia is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election. Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are actively campaigning in the state in hopes of clinching its 16 electoral votes. Former Pres. Trump visited Atlanta for a rally on the first day of early voting, and VP Harris will visit the state’s capital for an event this weekend.

What’s a battleground state? “Battleground states are states that have split support for Democratic and Republican candidates in recent presidential election cycles. Sometimes referred to as swing states or purple states, they are critical to a candidate’s campaign strategy since the majority of states consistently vote for the same presidential party and are not competitive.” (Ballotpedia) The seven battleground states of the 2024 presidential election are Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

When will early voting take place in your state? Check out the map below or visit HERE for more detailed dates.

Read More: Georgia Officials Report Record Turnout on First Day of Early Voting (The New York Times)

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