Last week's primary election didn't feature any races with both a Democrat and a Republican on the ballot, but Georgia Democrats still feel like they won.
If you are one of the more than 2 million Georgians who cast a ballot, you will likely recall the poll worker asking you to choose a Democratic, Republican, or nonpartisan ballot.
In all, Democrats pulled more than 1 million ballots to Republicans' nearly 940,000, or about 52.6% to 45.4%.
Charlie Bailey, Democratic Party of Georgia Chair, celebrated the turnout numbers as evidence of enthusiasm ahead of the November general election.
The turnout differential is particularly notable given that Georgia has been a battleground state in recent election cycles. The 2020 and 2022 elections saw extremely close margins in statewide races.
Republicans note that primary turnout doesn't always predict general election outcomes, and that their contested gubernatorial primary may have depressed some participation. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson will face a June 16 runoff after neither cleared 50%.
The Democratic nominee for governor, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, emerged from her primary without a runoff and has been consolidating support.
Both parties are now focused on June 16 runoffs in 12 state legislative races that will help shape the General Assembly heading into 2027.