Republicans down there did NOT want the early voting….
Went to court…
The Courts ruled FOR the early voting ….
While reports are that a good young voters, who support Democrats generally there, comprise most of the early vote…Republican voters are also happy with a chance to get in their vote…
Incumbent US Senator leads in the polls and won the Midetrm election , but didn’t get the 50% needed….
A Warnock ‘keep’ would give Democrats 51 US Senate seats….
The election is actually Tuesday , Novemebr 6…..
The secretary of state’s office reported that at least 70,000 people voted Saturday. The first Saturday of early voting for the general election drew 79,682 people, more than double the 2018 number. Early voting will continue through Friday.
Those taking advantage of Saturday voting included college students home for Thanksgiving, police officers and ambulance workers with busy schedules, lifelong voters who make it a point to always cast their ballots on the first day they are allowed, and retirees seeking an escape from holiday guests….
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A total of 27 counties conducted Saturday voting, giving greater opportunities to cast a ballot for voters who may be occupied during the week. The participating counties, which include most of the state’s major metropolitan areas and several rural counties, ensured that just over half the state’s population had the opportunity to vote on Saturday….
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Voters who spoke with The Washington Post said they’re used to the long lines, and having to return to the polls for a runoff — with Saturday voting just another chance to participate in the seemingly never-ending election season.
“We’ll do it again and again and again,” said Robert Schofer, a Warnock supporter from Kennesaw. “And again.”…
image….(Elijah Nouvelage for The Washington Post)