Georgia's Record Voter Turnout Challenges Claims of Voter Suppression

Despite accusations of restrictive voting laws, Georgia sees unprecedented early voting numbers.

Over 328,000 early and absentee ballots were cast on the first day of early voting in Georgia, marking a 123% increase from previous records.
The surge in voter turnout contradicts claims by Democratic leaders that Georgia's election laws would suppress voter participation.
Prominent Democrats, including President Joe Biden and Stacey Abrams, had labeled the election law as 'Jim Crow 2.0,' asserting it would disenfranchise minority voters.
Critics argue that corporations like Major League Baseball and Coca-Cola were pressured by misinformation into taking political stances against Georgia's election law.
Georgia officials report that voting was easy and accessible, with many voters finding the process more efficient than in past elections.