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FBI Seizes 2020 Ballots in Fulton County Election Probe

2/8/2026

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a January 29, 2026 search at the Fulton County Election Hub in Union City, Georgia, seizing ballots from the 2020 election.
Officials in Fulton County seek return of the seized ballots.
A federal judge ordered the unsealing of warrant documents.
Tulsi Gabbard's presence drew criticism, and U.S. President Donald Trump claimed she was asked to observe.

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Story summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a January 29, 2026 search at the Fulton County Election Hub in Union City, Georgia, seizing ballots from the 2020 election.
Officials in Fulton County seek return of the seized ballots.
A federal judge ordered the unsealing of warrant documents.
Tulsi Gabbard's presence drew criticism, and U.S. President Donald Trump claimed she was asked to observe.