Kemp, Raffensperger Both Say They Lack The Power To Delay May Primary

Early voting for the May primary begins April 27. The Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office is encouraging Georgians to vote by mail, but in-person voting will still be available.

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Georgia’s primary elections are still set for May 19, despite calls from high-profile Republicans who want the primaries pushed back amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia’s entire GOP delegation in Washington, along with state House Speaker David Ralston, is asking Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to delay the May primary.

Raffensperger maintains his office can’t change the date.