GEORGIA — Election Day is here and Georgia’s voter polls are open. If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, you have until 7 p.m. to let your voice be heard.
Tonight’s election results will decide multiple statewide races and will help answer who controls U.S. Congress in 2027.
Key races to watch Tuesday include the race for governor, race for U.S. Senate, multiple U.S. House of Representatives seats and leaders in Georgia’s statewide government.
On top of big ticket races, a multitude of local elections are also on the ballot, plus three ballot amendments that could change Georgia law.
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8:13 a.m. Governor candidate Rick Jackson votes as polls open in Georgia
Republican Candidate for Governor Rick Jackson voted on Election Day morning. Channel 2 Action News was there to catch the candidate after his vote.
Following his casting a ballot, Jackson took to social media to share a statement on how he would work to fix Georgia’s issues, saying his Democratic opponent former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was not what the state needed.
At our seventh and final stop yesterday, and last one of the campaign, we closed by summing up what’s at stake today.
— Rick Jackson (@RickJacksonGA) November 3, 2026
Keisha had her chance to lead and she did worse than fail. Since then, she’s taken no responsibility and spent years making excuses.
We won’t make excuses.… pic.twitter.com/5LiASVMICO
Channel 2 Action News was there when Bottoms took the opportunity to vote early.
On Election Day, the Democratic candidate reminded Georgians to vote, saying the state had a chance to help make history.
7:05 a.m. Rep. Mike Collins reminds voters polls are open
Rep. Mike Collins, who is challenging Sen. Jon Ossoff, says voters will choose between “senator will bends to far left radicals” and “workhorse who’s spent his life delivering for Georgia families.”
Ossoff spoke with Channel 2 Action News This Morning before the polls opened. He says America is in the midst of a cost of living crisis. He says everyone should be part of a democracy and do their civic duty by voting.
Collins was not able to speak with Channel 2 Action News This Morning.
Georgia, polls are OPEN! Today you choose between a senator who bends to the far left radicals in the Democrat party, or a workhorse who's spent his life delivering for Georgia families. Get out and vote! pic.twitter.com/VdsdxATD05
— Mike Collins (@MikeCollinsGA) November 3, 2026
7 a.m.: Polls open in Georgia.
The polls are now open in Georgia. Remember you must cast your ballot at your assigned precinct on Election Day.
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