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Donald Trump celebrated a wave of Republican primary results on Truth Social, highlighting his influence as Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated and his endorsed candidates advanced, including Andy Barr for the Senate and Barry Moore in Alabama, while Georgia’s Raffensperger failed to reach a gubernatorial runoff, underscoring ongoing party divisions ahead of the midterms.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a gubernatorial candidate, was targeted by a credible written threat—a manifesto with his photo and the word 'boom'—and a suspicious object found at a Macon campaign stop, prompting heightened security and a state-federal investigation as he presses on in the race.
Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger—famous for resisting Trump’s 2020 effort to overturn the election—is running for governor in 2026, trying to stay in an old-school GOP lane as MAGA rises within the Georgia GOP. He’s polling in third place behind Trump-backed Burt Jones and Rick Jackson and is vastly outspent (about $4 million vs. $61 million for Jackson and $26 million for Jones), with GOP strategists skeptical of his path to a runoff. Raffensperger emphasizes bread-and-butter issues and a steady record on elections and business, but the race has become a test of whether non-MAGA Republicans can survive in a party now dominated by Donald Trump’s base.
The 2020 tumultuous events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice protests, and the election controversy involving Donald Trump, have significantly influenced the political trajectories of several Georgia gubernatorial candidates for 2026, shaping their campaigns and public perceptions.
In Georgia, internal conflicts within the Republican Party are exacerbating the spread of election misinformation, with conservatives distrusting state election officials like Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who has been vocal against false claims. Despite efforts to debunk misinformation, skepticism persists, particularly in key areas like Atlanta, which are crucial for upcoming elections. The situation is further complicated by legal challenges and false social media narratives, highlighting the ongoing struggle to maintain election integrity in the state.
A federal trial in Atlanta is examining the security of Georgia's Dominion Voting Systems machines, with plaintiffs arguing that the machines can be hacked or manipulated, making their use in elections unconstitutional. The case, filed in 2017, is unrelated to the 2020 election and defamation lawsuits brought by Dominion. Plaintiffs want the state to revert to paper ballots, citing concerns about the susceptibility of the system to breaches. Defense attorneys argue that every election system is open to insider attacks. The trial is expected to last about three weeks, with several witnesses set to testify.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has issued subpoenas to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and a former chief investigator in his office to testify at a hearing regarding Mark Meadows' attempt to move his prosecution over an alleged attempt to reverse the outcome of Georgia's 2020 election to federal court. Meadows, former President Donald Trump's chief of staff, faces charges in a state racketeering case brought by Willis. Meadows argued that his case should be heard in federal court due to his status as a federal officer, but the judge denied his request.
Federal prosecutors from the Department of Justice (DOJ) interviewed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as part of their investigation into former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The details of the meeting are unknown, including whether Raffensperger was subpoenaed or spoke voluntarily. The DOJ probe has expanded to examine "alternate" elector plots in several swing states, including Georgia. Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani was also interviewed by federal prosecutors in New York City, indicating the investigation is gaining momentum.
Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, has dismissed an audit conducted by security expert Alex Halderman, which found dangerous vulnerabilities in Georgia's widely used voting machine software. Cybersecurity specialists have criticised Raffensperger for painting legitimate research with the brush of far-right conspiracy theories and imperiling the 2024 elections in the process. Raffensperger's decision not to fix these systems represents "the height of irresponsibility," Halderman said. The fight for the legitimacy of the 2024 vote in Georgia is already well under way.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called on the GOP to elect "principled" leaders ahead of Donald Trump's trip to the state on Saturday. Raffensperger gained national prominence after his Jan. 2, 2021, phone call with Trump during which the former president asked him to "find" enough votes to secure his victory in the state's 2020 presidential election vote count. Raffensperger stressed he is "looking for someone that's a principled leader with integrity," but evaded saying definitively whether he would vote for Trump if he were to be the party's 2024 presidential nominee.
Russia has banned 500 Americans from entering the country, including some of former President Donald Trump's critics and enemies, in response to new US sanctions. The list includes New York Attorney General Letitia James, Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who was subpoenaed by Smith as part of his election investigation. Lieutenant Michael Byrd, the Capitol Police officer who shot and killed Trump supporter Ashli Babbitt on January 6, 2021, was also barred. The individuals on the list have had public clashes or criticisms about or from Trump but have no influence on US policies regarding Russia.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger thanked Russia for including him on a list of 500 Americans who are now banned from entering their country for allegedly spreading "Russophobia." Raffensperger, the state's top election official who rejected then-President Donald Trump's repeated entreaties to overturn now-President Joe Biden's 2020 victory in Georgia, roundly mocked his inclusion on the list. The action comes as Russia continues to retaliate against a raft of Western countries over sanctions that have been imposed since the country first invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has thanked Russia for including him on a list of 500 Americans banned from entering the country for allegedly spreading "Russophobia." Raffensperger, who rejected former President Donald Trump's entreaties to overturn President Joe Biden's 2020 victory in Georgia, mocked his inclusion on the list. The action comes as Russia continues to retaliate against the US and other Western countries over sanctions imposed since the country invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger thanked Russia for including him in its list of hundreds of Americans banned from the country for spreading "Russophobia." Raffensperger said he had no intentions of visiting Russia anyway. The list comes in response to new sanctions issued by the US amid the war between Russia and Ukraine. The sanctions include tighter restrictions on people and companies involved in the war effort.