Georgians hit the polls this Presidents Day as the early voting window creaked open for the presidential primary, signaling the Peach State's electorate to start picking their party's front-runner. According to WSB-TV, voters can cast their ballots from today until March 8th, leading up to the primary on March 12th. Early voting hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, with Saturday hours set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., giving voters flexibility to make their voices heard.
The current lineup on the Democrat side includes President Joe Biden, Dean Phillips, and Marianne Williamson, while the Republican ballot features a more crowded field with names like Ryan L. Binkley, Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, and the former President Donald Trump, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
Fulton County, still limping back to full health after January's cyberattack, has reassured voters that its recovery efforts won't hamper the early voting process. There's a total of 36 polling locations within Fulton County alone, and another 15 in DeKalb County. For those unsure of their registration status or in need of a sample ballot, the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter page is the place to go.
It's worth noting that Georgia operates under an open primary system, so voters can choose either party's ballot to cast their vote during the primaries. However, come a potential runoff, they won't be able to switch sides. Understanding the gravity of this year's elections, officials are encouraging Georgians to review sample ballots and check out early-voting polling addresses provided on the state's My Voter page to streamline their voting experience.
