Advance voting begins today for Georgia's primary runoff, but not many people are expected to vote.
There is a statewide runoff for the Democratic Nomination to the U.S. Senate. It pits Dekalb CEO Vernon Jones against former State lawmaker Jim Martin. In order to win, candidates must be able to bring people back to the polls.
Runoff elections are known for very low voter turn-outs—the kind where every vote truly counts. For example in Fulton County, where a sheriff's race also needs to be decided, officials only expect 8 percent voter participation. There are a handful of other local races in runoffs around the state.
Advanced voting for the August 5th runoff runs through Friday at local elections offices.
Secretary of State Karen Handel is reminding voters to bring a photo Id when casting a ballot in person. If you didn't vote on the July 15th primary you can still vote in the runoff. But those who did vote in the primary as either a Democrat or a Republican can only cast a ballot for the same party.
There is a statewide runoff for the Democratic Nomination to the U.S. Senate. It pits Dekalb CEO Vernon Jones against former State lawmaker Jim Martin. In order to win, candidates must be able to bring people back to the polls.
Runoff elections are known for very low voter turn-outs—the kind where every vote truly counts. For example in Fulton County, where a sheriff's race also needs to be decided, officials only expect 8 percent voter participation. There are a handful of other local races in runoffs around the state.
Advanced voting for the August 5th runoff runs through Friday at local elections offices.
Secretary of State Karen Handel is reminding voters to bring a photo Id when casting a ballot in person. If you didn't vote on the July 15th primary you can still vote in the runoff. But those who did vote in the primary as either a Democrat or a Republican can only cast a ballot for the same party.
