FBI Executes Search Warrant at Georgia Election Office in Sourcing of 2020 Ballot Records
A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Fulton County, Georgia, when FBI agents executed a search warrant on Wednesday at the county's election office. The operation was aimed at obtaining records related to the 2020 presidential election, sparking concerns over potential tampering with sensitive ballot information.
According to sources, including county officials and an FBI spokesperson, the agency sought access to ballots, tabulator tapes, and voter rolls from the 2020 election in Fulton County. A warrant obtained by The Guardian revealed that the search was focused on records linked to alleged electoral misconduct, specifically claims of retaining records and tabulating false ballots.
However, officials have challenged the initial warrant as "incorrect legally," leading to a revised warrant being issued. Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory expressed concerns over the potential chain of custody issues during the seizure, echoing sentiments from Democratic elected officials who fear that sensitive information may be compromised.
The investigation into this matter is ongoing, with no further details available from the FBI at this time. This move comes as part of an on-going probe into alleged wrongdoing related to the 2020 election in Georgia, a state where Donald Trump lost the presidential contest.
Some observers view this operation as part of a broader attempt to undermine confidence in the electoral process, particularly in the context of an ongoing review of voting practices and allegations of voter suppression. With the next major election on the horizon โ the gubernatorial race in 2026 โ concerns have been raised about potential attempts by those who lost in recent elections to influence the outcome through underhanded means.
As one commentator noted, "This is not just about Fulton County; this is about November 2026."
A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Fulton County, Georgia, when FBI agents executed a search warrant on Wednesday at the county's election office. The operation was aimed at obtaining records related to the 2020 presidential election, sparking concerns over potential tampering with sensitive ballot information.
According to sources, including county officials and an FBI spokesperson, the agency sought access to ballots, tabulator tapes, and voter rolls from the 2020 election in Fulton County. A warrant obtained by The Guardian revealed that the search was focused on records linked to alleged electoral misconduct, specifically claims of retaining records and tabulating false ballots.
However, officials have challenged the initial warrant as "incorrect legally," leading to a revised warrant being issued. Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory expressed concerns over the potential chain of custody issues during the seizure, echoing sentiments from Democratic elected officials who fear that sensitive information may be compromised.
The investigation into this matter is ongoing, with no further details available from the FBI at this time. This move comes as part of an on-going probe into alleged wrongdoing related to the 2020 election in Georgia, a state where Donald Trump lost the presidential contest.
Some observers view this operation as part of a broader attempt to undermine confidence in the electoral process, particularly in the context of an ongoing review of voting practices and allegations of voter suppression. With the next major election on the horizon โ the gubernatorial race in 2026 โ concerns have been raised about potential attempts by those who lost in recent elections to influence the outcome through underhanded means.
As one commentator noted, "This is not just about Fulton County; this is about November 2026."