A voter drops their ballot off during early voting, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Athens, Ga. With record turnout expected for this year’s presidential election and fears about exposure to the coronavirus, election officials and advocacy groups have been encouraging people to vote early, either in person or by absentee ballot.

A voter drops their ballot off during early voting, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Athens, Ga.

Credit: AP Photo/John Bazemore

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