Election officials in Gwinnett County, Georgia, are anticipating a significant increase in voter turnout for the current election, with expectations to surpass the total number of votes cast in 2020. According to Elections director Zach Manifold, as of 10:30 a.m. ET, nearly 35,000 voters had already cast their ballots. The county needs to reach 95,000 votes on election day to match the total turnout for the entire year of 2020, a goal they are confident they will achieve.
Historically, the hours between 5 to 7 p.m. have been the busiest for voting in Gwinnett County, and Manifold expects this trend to continue during the current election. Despite the high voter turnout, Manifold reassured the public that the voting process is running smoothly, with no reported security issues.
The significant voter turnout in Gwinnett County reflects a growing civic engagement and interest in the electoral process among residents. The county officials are working diligently to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots and have their voices heard in the election.
