11/4 – 8:30 PM:107,751 Ballots Still Out in Georgia

This is a press release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office from 11/4 at 8:43 PM

With counting continuing in numerous counties throughout Georgia, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said that as of 8:30 p.m. today there are approximately 107,751 ballots still outstanding.

• 122,535 at 8:00 PM

• 149,350 at 7:30 PM

• 185,000 at 4:15 PM

• 200,000 at 4PM

“Officials in numerous counties are continuing to count ballots, with strong security protocols in place to protect the integrity of our election,” said Raffensperger. “We have long anticipated – and said publicly – that counting would most likely take place into Wednesday night and perhaps Thursday morning. We’re on pace to accomplish that responsibly, ensuring that the voice of every eligible voter is heard. It’s important to act quickly, but it’s more important to get it right.”

Raffensperger noted numerous security measures in place to secure the vote and increase public confidence in the electoral process:

“We’re well aware that with a close presidential election and the possibility of runoffs in some elections that the eyes of the state and the nation are upon Georgia at this time,” Raffensperger said. “We’re as anxious as anyone to see the final results and to start work on certification and planning for our runoff elections. As the work goes on, I want to assure Georgia voters that every legal vote was cast and accurately counted.”