Election Day Live Updates | Polls are now open in state of Georgia
It's Election Day and millions of people are still expected to vote across the state of Georgia despite the fact that over 55% of Georgia's 7.2 million active voters have already cast their ballots.
In addition to choosing the next President of the United States, voters will also vote on 3 ballot amendments and referendums and cast their votes in a variety of local elections.
| Gov. Brian Kemp reminds voters that it is easy to vote and hard to cheat in the Peach State.
| Gabriel Sterling, chief operating officer for Georgia's Secretary of State's Office, reports a "smooth opening around the state of Georgia." Sterling reminds voters they can find their polling place by checking the My Voter Page .
Sen. Jason Esteves, who represents parts of Atlanta's westside, north Atlanta and Cobb County, posts photo showing a line at a polling station in his precinct.
| Polls are now open across the state. They will remain open until 7 p.m. Anyone in line at that time will be allowed to cast their vote.
According to election officials, the bulk of the results for the state should be tabulated and posted one hour after the polls close tonight at 8 p.m.
| According to the Associated Press, a former Trump aide and longtime congressman are likely to win in high-profile Georgia races. READ STORY .
Important to know
The Georgia Supreme Court has stayed the current deadline to accept absentee ballots, following delays attributed to an equipment failure and a surge in last-minute applications. The Republican National Committee and Georgia Republican Party's lawsuit led to the reversal of the extended deadline by the state's highest court, with a split amongst justices in the decision. READ STORY .
