Voters may vote directly or by mail. In Georgia, the polls give a technical tie. In Utah, Donald Trump is a big favorite.
It started this Tuesday early voting in the states of Georgia and Utah to define the successor of the president of the United States, Joe Biden. Those who wish to do it that way will have time until November 1. These votes will be added to the general election that will be held three days later, on Tuesday the 4th.
The election in Georgia is being watched with great attention due to the United States electoral system. Citizens do not vote directly for a candidate, but rather representatives who will then elect the next president in the Electoral College. Whoever wins Georgia will take the 16 electoral votes at stake.
About 8.2 million registered voters are registered to vote in Georgia. According to data from the Office of the Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, half of them, about 4.1 million, identify as white, 2.5 as African-American, 380,000 as Hispanic and 250,000 as Asian or Pacific.
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Surveys show a even scenariowithout clear favorites. Georgia is a State that usually oscillates in its preferences. In the previous election, Joe Biden beat Donald Trump by just over 11,000 votes.
The authorities expect a significant influx of voters. “We are prepared for a historic participation”declared to local media Keisha Smithelections director of DeKalb, one of the largest counties in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Elections in Utah
Unlike other states, In Utah there is still time to register to vote. You can do so until October 25. Meanwhile, since this Tuesday, as of this Tuesday, registered voters You can now receive ballots to vote by mail in advance.
In this case, no big surprises are expected. Since 1964, a Democratic candidate has not won a presidential election. Furthermore, the electors who will participate in the Electoral College at stake are only six electors.
Source: Ambito
