Georgia early voting begins with record first-day turnout and campaign rallies

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How the sides differ Left sources stress lagging turnout in Georgia's reddest counties; alternative sources report record turnout; right sources focus on a Republican gubernatorial rally.

Early voting began in Georgia, a state that could help determine control of Congress. The Hill reports a midterm first-day record of more than 188,000 ballots, about 50,000 more than on Day 1 in 2022, per the secretary of state's office, with Black voters a driving factor. Newsweek also describes surging turnout and a rally by JD Vance. The Daily Signal covers Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson's rally with Gov. Brian Kemp, where he criticized Democratic challenger Keisha Lance Bottoms. CNN's headline says the state's reddest counties lagged on day one.

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Left CNNCNNGeorgia’s reddest counties lagged during first day of early voting

CNN's headline highlights that Georgia's most Republican counties lagged on the first day of early voting, and its excerpt turns to the Texas Senate race.

Alternative · 2 sources NNewsweekJD Vance Rallies in Georgia as Early Voting Surges to Record High

• HThe HillGeorgia shatters its Day 1 early voting record for a midterm

Newsweek and The Hill emphasize record-high early turnout, with The Hill giving figures and noting Black voters' role, and Newsweek noting a Vance rally.

Right DSThe Daily SignalRick Jackson Ignites Supporters at Georgia Rally as Early Voting Kicks Off

The Daily Signal centers on a Republican campaign rally, spotlighting Rick Jackson, Gov. Kemp's support, and criticism of Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.