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Nov. 6, 2020

LIVE UPDATES: Trump’s lead over Biden shrinks to 1,800 in Georgia

A hair now separates President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in Georgia. There are roughly 14,000 absentee ballots left to be counted across the state, and they’re expected to continue coming in Thursday night. Trump’s lead over…

Nov. 6, 2020

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Presidential race in Georgia likely heading to a recount

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Friday he expects a recount of the presidential race in Georgia. State law gives a losing candidate the right to a recount if the margin of defeat is within half of a percent of the total vote. President…

Nov. 6, 2020

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More ballots arriving in Georgia from overseas and provisional voters

Thousands of military, overseas and provisional ballots will soon be added to Georgia’s vote count, another trove of votes besides those already accounted for. There were 8,899 absentee ballots from military and overseas voters that hadn’t yet been…

Nov. 5, 2020

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LIVE UPDATES: Thin 10K-vote margin separates Trump and Biden in Georgia

Votes were still being counted in Georgia, but most should be done Thursday Georgia judge dismisses Trump campaign case in Chatham ballot dispute The President’s lead over Joe Biden is shrinking in Georgia 5:15 p.m. Gap between Trump and Biden…

Nov. 5, 2020

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Georgia 2020: After the vote count, some candidates may request recounts

As anxious Georgia voters and candidates await the final tallies on Tuesday’s election, they might not want to hear this: In some races, the initial count will be followed by a detailed recount. When is there a recount, and how does it work? Georgia…

Nov. 5, 2020

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Over 60,000 absentee ballots still need to be counted in Georgia

Over 60,000 absentee ballots remained to be counted in Georgia on Thursday as Joe Biden pulled within 15,000 votes of President Donald Trump. Most of these uncounted absentee ballots are concentrated in highly populated areas, led by Fulton County in…

Nov. 5, 2020

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Trump’s lead shrinks in Georgia as officials race to finish counts

Joe Biden pulled within 23,000 votes of President Donald Trump in Georgia early Thursday as election workers counted tens of thousands of absentee ballots. The Republican’s once-formidable lead steadily shrank throughout Wednesday as mail-in ballots…

Nov. 5, 2020

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Over 131,000 absentee ballots still need to be counted in Georgia

Over 131,000 absentee ballots remained to be counted in Georgia on Wednesday evening, many of them concentrated in some of the state’s largest counties. Most of these uncounted absentee ballots, 76%, are concentrated in highly populated areas near…

Nov. 4, 2020

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Voters await results but Georgia law allows time to count ballots

Results are never final on election night in Georgia, and this year is no different. Until then, election officials will continue counting absentee ballots received before the state’s 7 p.m. Election Day deadline. Results will continue to be posted…

Nov. 4, 2020

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Georgia votes: Last-minute voters find no lines at many metro polls

Most polls in Georgia closed at 7 p.m. A few stayed open later. Scattered problems were reported at polling places around the state, including Gwinnett and Spalding counties and Tybee Island. The secretary of state said wait times Tuesday afternoon…

Nov. 4, 2020

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Voting goes smoothly on Election Day after chaotic Georgia primary

Everyone saw the winding lines in Georgia’s primary that kept voters waiting for hours and embarrassed election officials. They learned their lesson before Election Day. This time, voters and election officials were ready. Voting went smoothly for…

Nov. 2, 2020

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Georgia election officials ready, but lines and problems could arise

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgia is prepared for Election Day, but he warned there could still be problems at the polls. “There’s never been a perfect election,” Raffensperger said Monday. “This one has gone very well so far.…

Nov. 1, 2020

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CDC says Georgia Gov. Kemp and others can go vote while in quarantine

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other voters who are quarantining themselves because of COVID-19 can still vote in person, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday. The CDC said voters who are sick or in quarantine can vote if they take…

Oct. 31, 2020

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Early voting brought record turnout in Georgia ahead of Election Day

More people than ever cast ballots during Georgia’s three weeks of early voting, and over half of all registered voters have already participated ahead of Election Day, according to data released Saturday. By the end of early voting on Friday, nearly…

Oct. 30, 2020

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Georgia Gov. Kemp may not be able to vote during COVID-19 quarantine

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp might not be able to vote because he’s in quarantine after close contact with U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson, who tested positive for the coronavirus Friday. Kemp, who tested negative for the virus, has requested an absentee ballot,…

Oct. 30, 2020

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Georgia election networks untouched by Hall County ransomware attack

A ransomware attack that took over some Hall County election information won’t harm other Georgia election systems, according to the secretary of state’s office. “There is no connective tissue between those things, so I want to put everyone’s mind at…

Oct. 29, 2020

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How votes are counted in Georgia on election night and beyond

The vast majority of Georgia votes will be counted on election night, but it will take more time to tally tens of thousands of absentee ballots returned on the last two days of the campaign cycle. Results will start to show up online about an hour…

Oct. 29, 2020

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AJC on Facebook: What to expect on Election Day

Election officials are expecting about 2 million voters on Tuesday, and when combined with early and absentee voting, total turnout could reach as high as 6 million by the time all votes are counted. Results will pour in after polls close, but close…

Oct. 28, 2020

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‘There will be lines': Georgia set for high turnout in final days

Georgia voters should prepare for lines during the final two days of early voting this week and on Election Day, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said. Lines are inevitable if turnout continues to soar in the remaining three voting days,…

Oct. 27, 2020

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Georgia voters urged to use drop boxes, avoid mail delays

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger encouraged voters to return their absentee ballots in drop boxes or at county election offices to ensure their ballots are counted. State law requires absentee ballots to be received at election offices…