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Georgia Secretary of State Defies DOJ on Voter Data

1/24/2026

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Story summary
  • Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State, refused the Department of Justice (DOJ) request for voter information, triggering criticism.
  • The decision traces to Raffensperger's 2021 refusal to overturn Joe Biden's Georgia victory.
  • A judge dismissed the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Raffensperger as filed in the wrong court.
  • Raffensperger argues Georgia law bars releasing confidential voter data unless specific conditions are met as the dispute continues with his 2026 gubernatorial bid.