In a Friday WarRoom discussion, Josh McKoon, a key political strategist in Georgia, expressed confidence in the state’s trajectory toward a solid Trump victory in 2024. McKoon emphasized that early voting numbers are revealing a favorable trend for Trump, showcasing a significant shift from 2020. He pointed to a crucial group of 300,000 voters who have already cast ballots this year but did not vote in the previous presidential election. "We know President Trump does very well among those voters that did not vote in 2020,” McKoon highlighted, emphasizing the strategic value of targeting new voters.
McKoon attributed the early success to a deliberate grassroots effort by the Trump campaign and Republican operatives. Their goal was to identify and engage voters who felt disconnected or neglected in past cycles, particularly those who did not participate in 2020. “What these statistics are showing me,” McKoon noted, “is that the Trump team strategy, the RNC strategy, our strategy of pushing these people to the polls early is working.”
The data is compelling: rural Republican strongholds are experiencing strong voter turnout, with places like Towns County seeing over 50% of registered voters participating in early voting. This is particularly notable given that the area voted overwhelmingly—80%—for Trump in 2020. McKoon also observed that urban centers traditionally favoring Democrats, like Atlanta, Columbus, and Savannah, have not seen the same surge, hinting at a potentially advantageous shift for Republicans.
McKoon also credited legislative reforms passed after the 2020 election, which tightened Georgia’s absentee ballot process and restricted drop boxes to government buildings. He asserted that these changes have enhanced voter confidence, reducing absentee ballot requests from 1.4 million in 2020 to just 300,000 this year. "We should ultimately have more confidence in our process,” he said, noting the substantial decline as evidence that the measures are already making a difference.
Additionally, McKoon highlighted the success of outreach efforts to non-traditional Republican voters. Citing the Indian-American community as an example, he noted increased activity in areas like Johns Creek and Gwinnett County, where grassroots events have seen a growing interest among voters who traditionally did not participate in Republican circles. "We do feel like the grassroots work that’s been done for well over a year now… is really beginning to pay off for us,” he shared.
The strategy, McKoon stressed, relies on maximizing early turnout to build a strong lead going into Election Day. This proactive approach, he said, simplifies efforts in the final week of the campaign. "Our message has been repeatedly: Get out and vote. Don’t wait. Make a plan, get it done,” McKoon urged, confident that Georgia could deliver a clear victory for Trump.
As Election Day draws closer, McKoon’s message to voters is clear: early voting is not only an opportunity but a necessity. His strategy aims to leverage every vote and ensure a decisive result in the Peach State—proof that grassroots mobilization and targeted outreach can shape the outcome of a high-stakes election.
For more from McKoon watch Friday’s WarRoom segment:
GA GOP Chair Josh McKoon Discusses How GA Has Worked To Secure Their Elections Since 2020
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