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Georgia has seen a record number of early votes cast, with over 300,000 ballots submitted on the first day of voting, more than doubling the previous record of 136,000 from 2020. The state, a key battleground in the upcoming election, is also dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and new election rules that have led to legal challenges. Despite the challenges, early in-person voting has been smooth for many, though changes to absentee voting laws may affect voter preferences. Legal battles continue over new rules passed by the Trump-backed Republican majority, which some fear could disrupt the election process. Voters are motivated by concerns over potential chaos and political issues, reflecting the high stakes in this election cycle.
Record number of early votes cast in Georgia as election gets underway in battleground state