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Stacey Abrams has shared her own personal experience facing issues while attempting to cast a ballot in Georgia for the 2018 midterm election in which she ran for governor.

The Democratic gubernatorial nominee told NPRs Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep this week that a poll worker incorrectly told her she had requested an absentee ballot when she went to vote in person. Abrams was ultimately able to vote.

The day I voted, I had to correct the poll worker who said I had applied for an absentee ballot, she said. It took a few minutes for be to able to cast my ballot because of the problems with the polling place.

Abrams said that the poll worker had documentation indicating she had already voted.

I appreciate the calls to action, but I ask all of our entertainment industry friends to support #FairFightGA - but please do not #boycottgeorgia. The hard-working Georgians who serve on crews & make a living here are not to blame. I promise: We will fight - and we will win.

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I appreciate the calls to action, but I ask all of our entertainment industry friends to support #FairFightGA - but please do not #boycottgeorgia . The hard-working Georgians who serve on crews & make a living here are not to blame. I promise: We will fight - and we will win.
Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) November 18, 2018

I had to explain to her, This is not correct, I have never applied for an absentee ballot, Abrams said. She had to get a manager, and they had to fix it.

Abrams, a graduate of Yale Law School, added that she went through the ordeal quietly but noted it was emblematic of the privilege she has being someone who is knowledgeable about voting laws.

I know the law, others do not, she said. For us to have a fair fight in Georgia, we have to ensure that no one runs the risk of being denied the right to vote.

Abrams, who ended her bid in Georgias governor race on Friday, told MSNBC s Chris Hayes earlier this week that the Georgia election was not a free and fair election citing allegations of voter suppression in the state.

The Democrats opponent, Brian Kemp, has faced criticism throughout his campaign for his dual role as candidate and election overseer.

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