Small crowds, few problems as Georgians go to the polls
Georgia voters experienced few problems Tuesday as they headed to the polls for a variety of local and state races.
The secretary of state’s office reported more than 650,000 voters had cast ballots Tuesday as of 4:30 p.m. Another 640,000 voted early or absentee — about 8% of Georgia’s registered voters.
A few polling places opened late.
In Cobb County, the Mount Bethel Church precinct opened 35 minutes late because of problems syncing poll pads, according to Robert Sinners, spokesman for the Georgia secretary of state.
In Bartow County, the Kingston Baptist Church precinct opened 15 minutes late, at 7:15 a.m., because of “unforeseen circumstances,” Sinners said. And in Coffee County, the Ambrose Community Center precinct opened 40 minutes late because some voting equipment had not been properly programmed.
Georgia voters are selecting two Public Service Commissioners in races that have become a referendum on rising power bills. Elsewhere, voters are deciding a slew of municipal elections in Atlanta and elsewhere.
For updated election results, visit ajc.com.
About the Author
David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.
