In each presidential election, battleground states are make-or-break opportunities for candidates seeking the highest office in the land. Such areas are neither firmly red nor blue, thereby prompting presidential contenders to spend extra time campaigning there.
Winning these states, and subsequently collecting their Electoral College votes, is imperative for reaching the 270 benchmark necessary to secure the presidency. In places like North Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are eager to garner the necessary support.
With barely over two weeks before November 5 arrives, early voting is already starting across much of the nation. Georgia, in particular, has seen record levels of turnout this year, which could be a bellwether for what’s to come.
What to know about massive early voting turnout in the Peach State
Tuesday, October 15 marked the first day of early voting, where Georgia residents cast over 300,000 ballots. This is remarkable as it stands 123% higher than ballots submitted during the 2020 presidential election’s initial day for voting early. By the time Friday rolled around, one million people in Georgia turned in their votes for this year’s White House race.
