More than 3.2 million people have voted early in Georgia ahead of the presidential elections, creating an unprecedented level of participation. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced this information during a voting update. 'Georgia voters are breaking all participation records with more than three million people voting early,' said Raffensperger.
So far, 385,185 Latino voters are registered in the state, representing just over 4% of the statewide electorate. According to data from the Georgia Votes website, 92,693 Latinos, equivalent to 2.8% of voters, have already cast their ballots in this election. Georgia, with 16 electoral votes, is one of seven states that could determine the race for the White House.
Both Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump have stepped up their campaigns in Georgia, as it is a crucial state in this election. Since the polls opened on October 15, both candidates have focused on capturing the votes of Georgia residents. Voters in this state have the opportunity to vote early until next Friday, four days before the presidential election on November 5.
Raffensperger emphasized the importance of the integrity of the electoral process and assured that the results will be defended regardless of who emerges as the winner. During a press conference at the state Capitol, he stated: 'I will hold both parties accountable to you, the voters of Georgia, and I am ready to defend the election results.' He highlighted the importance of ensuring ease of voting and the difficulty of committing fraud.
On the other hand, the Georgia Association of Elected Latino Officials (Galeo) highlighted the high participation of Hispanics at the polls during the early voting period. They noted that Hispanic voters are surpassing their participation compared to the 2020 elections.
