After an unprecedented turnout during early voting in Georgia, state GOP leaders are seeking to shorten the early voting period. According to the Associated Press, "Republican lawmakers are considering proposals for next year's legislative session that would shorten Georgia's early voting season." State Rep. Austin Scott said he is "considering whether to draft a measure that would shorten Georgia's 45-day advance voting period." More than 2 million people voted during early voting in the recent presidential election. Scott also said that the six week early voting period can expose the system to voter fraud. There is no evidence that longer early voter periods result in voter fraud. Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel, a Republican, acknowledged that voters like having the option to vote early, but also said a "thorough conversation is needed before deciding whether to revive the policy." Cathy Cox, her predecessor and a Democrat, said that more resources should be devoted to early voting due to its popularity. Lines for early voting were 8 hours long in some polling places.