Early in-person voting began Tuesday in Georgia, CNN and Atlanta News First reported. In-person early voting runs through Oct. 30.

At some polling places, voters lined up as early as 6:30 a.m., before polls opened at 7 a.m., Atlanta News First reported. The ballot includes Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff against Republican Rep. Mike Collins. It also includes an open race for governor between Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Bottoms joined Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock at a polling place in Decatur after he voted. Several voters told CNN that the cost of living was a main reason they were voting. "We have seen costs skyrocket over the last two years," Warnock said, CNN reported. Bottoms also criticized Jackson for skipping a governor's debate on Monday, CNN reported.

Early voting matters a lot in Georgia. Of the 5.25 million votes cast in 2024, more than 3.74 million were cast early in person, about 71%, CNN reported. President Donald Trump plans a campaign stop in northwest Georgia on Friday, Atlanta News First reported.

Ossoff and Collins were set to meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday for another debate, PBS NewsHour reported. Their first debate was heated. Ossoff accused Collins of ties to white nationalists, and Collins called Ossoff a "trust fund kid," the New York Post reported. "I've condemned racism, antisemitism, hate," Collins said in response. The Post said a polling average shows Ossoff with a lead of nearly 8 points.

The debate was hosted by the Atlanta Press Club. Voters can check their registration and polling place on the state's My Voter Page.

What we know: Early voting in Georgia runs from Oct. 13 through Oct. 30, with key races for Senate and governor.
What we don't: How many people will vote early this year, and how the debate will shape the race.