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More than 180,000 residents of Georgia voted during the initial period of early voting on Tuesday, marking a new benchmark for midterm cycles.
According to state election officials, this figure surpassed the turnout from the first day of early voting in 2022 by over 55,000 votes. The window for early voting in the state remains open until Oct.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stated that the record-setting participation demonstrates public trust in the electoral process.
He characterized the outcome as proof of a robust system managed by 159 county election officials. This surge in voter activity occurred alongside a sharp exchange between contenders in Georgia's U.S.
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