An Update On Long Lines In Georgia
We’re also closely tracking reports of long lines and hours-long waits to vote, which have already occurred a handful of times at early polling places. We can expect more on Election Day, and in Georgia, these long waits could disproportionately affect nonwhite voters. A ProPublica analysis published over the weekend found that polling locations across the state have been cut by nearly 10 percent in recent years even as the eligible voting population grew. The young and diverse Atlanta metro area was particularly hard-hit: It’s home to almost half of Georgia voters but only has but 38 percent of the state’s polling places.