Georgia polls will be open this Saturday, as early voting expands ahead of the May 20 primary election.
So far, more than 49,000 registered voters have turned in a ballot early, according to numbers compiled Monday by the Secretary of State’s Office. The count includes the first full week of early voting, April 28 through May 2.
Here are the counts, plus what you need to know about heading to the polls before Election Day:
General statewide turnout
- Number of ballots cast: 49,006
- Number of ballots voted in person: 39,854
- Number of mail-in ballots returned: 9,152
- Number of mail-in ballots outstanding: 16,144
Top 5 counties with highest turnout
- Muscogee: 2,829
- Fulton: 2,818
- DeKalb: 2,685
- Cobb: 1,742
- Bibb: 1,337
Where do I vote?
Any voter registered in Georgia can vote early, although the early-voting period ends May 16. Voters can see personalized sample ballots, verify their registration status and find early-voting polling locations on the secretary of state's "My Voter Page" website (www.mvp.sos.ga.gov). It's important to check because a regular neighborhood polling place may not be open; often, local municipalities only open select sites during the 21-day early-voting period.
Information about local elections can also be found on the state's new "GA Votes" mobile apps. You can download the free apps for both Apple and Android operating systems using either the iTunes app store for an iPhone or iPad, or Google Play for Android.
What to bring with you
Georgia requires voters to show photo identification when they vote in person. Approved forms of identification include a Georgia driver’s license, even if it’s expired; a state-issued voter identification card; a valid U.S. passport; and a valid U.S. military photo ID.
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