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FBI Investigates Fulton County Vote Count Irregularities

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is examining irregularities in Fulton County’s vote count after the 2020 election, following a referral from the Trump White House.
An unsealed affidavit shows Fulton County lacks scanned images for many ballots and has scanned some multiple times.
A witness acknowledged discrepancies between physical ballots and ballot images, and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the issues did not affect the outcome.

History

Historical Context

The 2000 U.S. presidential election, held on November 7, was marked by a contentious recount in Florida, where George W. Bush won by just 537 votes after a Supreme Court ruling in Bush v. Gore halted further recounts. This controversy led to significant calls for electoral reform, echoing issues seen again in the 2020 election, where irregularities in Fulton County raised similar concerns about voting integrity.

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Story summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is examining irregularities in Fulton County’s vote count after the 2020 election, following a referral from the Trump White House.
An unsealed affidavit shows Fulton County lacks scanned images for many ballots and has scanned some multiple times.
A witness acknowledged discrepancies between physical ballots and ballot images, and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the issues did not affect the outcome.

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