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Democratic primary turnout has soared in Georgia, elsewhere. Can it carry over to November?
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Recent primaries have drawn large numbers of Democratic voters, with nearly 800,000 ballots cast in Wisconsin and a record 1. Democratic primary turnout is higher than it has been in decades, with several states seeing a significant increase in voter participation.
Democratic primary turnout is higher than it has been in decades, with several states seeing a significant increase in voter participation. This trend has the party feeling optimistic about its chances in November.
Recent primaries have drawn large numbers of Democratic voters, with nearly 800,000 ballots cast in Wisconsin and a record 1.5 million in Michigan.
The increased enthusiasm is not limited to one region, with states like Texas and Georgia also seeing a surge in Democratic turnout, which could impact competitive Senate races in the fall.
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