Georgia voters are gearing up for the presidential election on November 5 amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have visited the state to assess the damage caused by the hurricane. Georgia remains a key state in the election, with Joe Biden winning there in 2020 by a slim margin. Trump’s efforts to overturn the results in Fulton County are still ongoing. Georgia’s governor and U.S. senators are not up for election, but all state Senate and House seats are being contested.
Georgia law allows for the early tabulation of mail-in ballots, which tend to favor Democrats. Republicans typically perform better in rural areas, while Democrats do well in urban centers. The Associated Press does not make projections and only declares a winner when no scenario allows for a comeback. There is no automatic recount provision in Georgia, but a losing candidate can request one if the margin is less than 0.5%.
In the 2022 U.S. Senate race, Raphael Warnock initially led with Democratic votes, but the margin narrowed significantly over time. The state Election Board’s new rule about paper ballot counting was blocked by a court in October. Georgia is expected to play a crucial role in the 2024 presidential election.
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