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Georgia voters set early-voting record as midterms heat up
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger praised the surge as the Ossoff and Collins Senate debate turned into a brawl over personal attacks; the line was friendlier.
At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Georgia voters set early-voting record as midterm elections heat up”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:33 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger.
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGeorgia voters are turning out for early voting at a record pace, and Lola Cruz is at a polling site in Atlanta, where the line is apparently longer than the debate was civil.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI'm standing outside an early-voting site in Atlanta, and the line behind me wraps around the building twice, with everyone polite, patient and holding a coffee.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentSecretary of State Brad Raffensperger praised the record turnout, while the Senate debate between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins blew up over personal attacks.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI've covered twenty years of war zones, and this line is better behaved.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentSir, you've got a folding chair. How long have you been here?
Marcus Delacroix-BooneSince five a.m. Eastern. I watched the debate last night, and I wanted to be somewhere quiet. This line is the quietest place in Georgia.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd have you voted yet?
Marcus Delacroix-BooneNot yet. I'm still deciding where to put the chair.
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