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Welcome to Rough Draft’s coverage of today’s primary election. Polls are set to open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. across the state, with high-stakes contests that will decide which candidates will advance to the crucial midterm elections in November.
You can find your polling place here or check your voter registration at the state’s My Voter Page. Be sure to visit our 2026 Georgia Elections Guide to find out more about the races.
A record-breaking one million Georgia voters cast ballots during the early voting period, with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporting that voting increased by 67% for Democrats compared to 2022, while Republican ballots cast early dropped by 9%.
At the top of the ticket is the race for Georgia governor, with seven Democrats and eight Republicans vying for their party’s nomination to succeed Brian Kemp.
Other closely watched races include the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and Georgia Supreme Court. Republicans will also be choosing a challenger for incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff’s U.S. Senate seat in November.
There is likely to be a large runoff candidate field on June 16, judging by the sheer number of candidates vying for the same seat.
Be sure to bookmark this blog and check back throughout the day for updates from across metro Atlanta and to see returns tonight.
