In the lead-up to the U.S. Senate runoff election on Dec. 6, there has been a lot of debate about Saturday early voting in Georgia. As of right now, Saturday early voting in the matchup between Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker will take place this weekend in several Georgia counties, […]
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Black Early Voters in DeKalb Focused on Medicaid, Gun Control, and Education
Before, during, and after the Nov. 8 midterm election in Georgia, Capital B Atlanta will be speaking with Black voters to hear your thoughts and share your stories. From the campaign trail to local events, “What Black Voters Are Saying” wants to document the issues most important to you. Want to share your story? Hit […]
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Here’s How to Vote In Georgia if You Have a Felony Conviction
When it comes to voting, Georgia is tough on felons. In fact, the state denies the vote to its citizens with a felony conviction at almost twice the national rate — 3.8% of the state’s voting-age population, versus 2.3% nationally — according to a study from the Sentencing Project, a nonprofit organization focused on incarceration […]
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Political Reporter’s Notebook: Record-high early voting, Atlanta bids to host 2024 DNC
The final countdown is underway! Primary election day takes place on Tuesday, May 24. The state has seen a major spike in early voting this election cycle and it’s ignited a debate about Black voter suppression. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is pushing for the city to host the Democratic National Convention in 2024. Dickens also […]
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Record-high early voting turnout leads to debate over voter suppression
This story has been updated. Voting rights activists are celebrating record-high turnout for early voting this primary election season and pushing back against Republican operatives who argue that the influx of ballots disproves their concerns about voter suppression. More than 700,000 people have voted early as of Thursday, according to the Georgia secretary of state’s […]