Political Rewind: Primary Elections During Massive Demonstrations

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The Feb. 23, 2020, murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Glynn County, Ga., has sparked a public outcry that has coalesced into action for runners nationwide and groups like the Transformative Justice Coalition, a Washington, D.C., organization that promotes racial justice.

Credit: File / Shyann Swanson

Friday on Political Rewind, a big day in Georgia political news. Early voting for the state’s June 9 primary ends today.

Officials predict long lines could lead to hours long waits at polling places next Tuesday.

Additionally, reporting from GPB News and the Georgia News Lab reveals less polling locations in many areas than in previous election years.

Panelists:

Alan Abramowitz – Political Science Professor, Emory University

Jim Galloway – Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Andra Gillespie – Political Science Professor, Emory University

Audrey Haynes – Political Science Professor, University of Georgia