Georgia early voting ends Friday as turnout surges ahead of 2026 primary election

Georgia's early voting window is almost over, and turnout is already smashing records ahead of one of the state's most high-stakes primaries in years.

Friday, May 15, marks the final day for Georgians to cast ballots early in person before the state's May 19 primary election.

The 2026 primary is shaping up to be a political pressure cooker, with competitive races for governor, secretary of state, Congress, and a Republican showdown to take on incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

Georgia election officials say turnout is already running ahead of previous cycles. The Georgia Secretary of State's Office reported more than 214,000 ballots were cast during the first week of early voting alone — a roughly 28% increase compared to the same point in 2022


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