Georgia Secretary Of State Expects Election Winner To Be Projected

Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State, listens as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol continues to reveal its findings of a year-long investigation,

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has expressed optimism that a projected winner for Georgia will be announced on election night. With over 4 million early votes already cast and mail-in ballots received and accepted, Raffensperger emphasized the importance of uploading and recording all ballots within one hour after polls close.

Most polling locations are set to close at 7 p.m., allowing for a quick turnaround in tallying the votes. Raffensperger stated that by 8 p.m., approximately 99% of the ballots would be accounted for, providing a clear indication of the race's direction.

Importance of recording all ballots within an hour after polls close.

Over 4 million early votes cast in Georgia.

99% of ballots expected to be accounted for by 8 p.m.

Furthermore, Raffensperger assured that all votes cast on election day would also be included in the final count before the night concludes. Efforts are being made by smaller counties in Georgia to finalize their counts by 10 or 10:30 p.m. at the latest.

“By the end of the night, you’ll have all those results,” Raffensperger affirmed, highlighting the commitment to ensuring a timely and transparent election process in Georgia.