Georgia voters will head to the polls this fall for a midterm election that will determine who leads the state and represents Georgians in Washington for the next several years.

The Nov. 3 general election includes races for governor, U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state, along with contests for Georgia's congressional delegation and state legislature, among others.

For voters, the election will offer several ways to cast a ballot. Georgia's three-week early voting period includes two Saturdays, while voters can also cast an absentee ballot or vote in person on Election Day. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.

With a number of high-profile statewide races on the ballot, this guide breaks down the candidates, their backgrounds and the major issues shaping their campaigns -- giving Georgia voters a closer look at their choices before they cast their ballots.

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