What Georgia’s record early voting means for Election Day turnout – CBS News

What Georgia’s record early voting means for Election Day turnout  CBS News

Georgia’s early-voting period concludes today after the state established a new record for early voting in a midterm election. The record was set during the early-voting window, before Election Day, as voters cast ballots ahead of the day itself. The development raises the question of how many voters may still cast ballots on Election Day and how the early-voting total should be understood in relation to that turnout. CBS News Atlanta reported that early voting ends today following the record-setting midterm participation. Jamal Goss of CBS News Atlanta examined whether the surge signals greater voter engagement or a change in when voters choose to cast ballots.

The two possibilities are not the same: the increase could reflect heightened engagement, or it could reflect more people choosing to vote before Election Day. The report presents those alternatives in assessing the significance of the early-voting surge, rather than identifying one as the explanation. Its focus is on what the record may mean for the number of voters who will cast ballots on Election Day.