Georgia sees record-breaking early voting: What else to watch for in today’s primary

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGeorgia experienced record early voting with one million ballots cast, indicating high engagement in a state where the political landscape is shifting, particularly in urban and suburban areas. The Republican primary for the Senate seat is a three-way contest between Representatives Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, and Derek Dooley, who is favored by Gov. Brian Kemp, while incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has built a substantial campaign war chest. In the gubernatorial race, the Republican primary is highly competitive, with the candidate endorsed by a prominent political figure, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, facing a strong challenge from self-funded businessman Rick Jackson. Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads the Democratic gubernatorial primary, backed by an endorsement from Joe Biden, despite facing criticism regarding her previous tenure amid a crime wave and the aftermath of Covid-19. The governorship is strategically vital as Republicans seek to retain control to influence future redistricting efforts, while Democrats aim to secure the office to potentially block such moves and gain a significant advantage in a key swing state. In fullTuesday’s primary vote will help determine more than control of Congress. It can have a lasting impact on the nationThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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