Georgia’s Early Voting Period Marked By Concerns Over Coronavirus, Voter Privacy

Early in-person voting in Georgia started on Monday and will last for three weeks. There are fewer voting polling locations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Polling places around Georgia are being encouraged to offer hand sanitizer and wipe down touchscreens as early voting continues for the state’s presidential primary in the midst of a coronavirus outbreak.

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said his office sent this guidance to all 159 counties last week.

“That gives, hopefully, voters additional comfort about the situation because it is changing and evolving as we gather more information during the day,” Raffensperger said.