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Polls open in Georgia today at 7 a.m. as Muscogee County voters make their choices for the presidential election, U.S. Congress, and state and local races.
Two Georgia congressional races are on ballots in the Columbus area, including District 2, in which Republican nominee Wayne Johnson challenges incumbent U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop. There’s also a state Senate seat and two state House seats on the ballot locally.
The races for Muscogee County Sheriff and District Attorney are also featured on the ballot.
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More than half of registered Georgia voters turned out during early voting, according to Georgia Secretary of State Ben Raffensperger.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Georgia.
Residents headed to the polls can check on the rules governing election day , including photography and electioneering, which could result in individuals being turned away if they are broken.