Early voting in Georgia is experiencing a notable increase in suburban areas, particularly around metro Atlanta, while rural counties are lagging. An analysis from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows that counties that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024 have seen an 18% rise in early ballots compared to the previous midterm elections. In contrast, counties that supported Donald Trump show little change in early voting rates. This trend highlights a growing geographic divide in voter participation across the state.
Key facts
- Early voting in Georgia's suburbs has surged ahead of 2022 levels.
- Republican counties show flat early voting turnout compared to 2022.
- Democratic counties have seen an 18% increase in early ballots.
- Cobb and Gwinnett counties report a 15% rise in early voting.
- Cherokee and Forsyth counties are experiencing even greater increases.
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