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FBI Seizes Georgia Ballots Amid Debunked Election Claims

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

The FBI seized ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of a criminal investigation initiated by Kurt Olsen, a Trump administration lawyer.
The unsealed affidavit says the FBI's claims rely on long-debunked allegations, including missing ballot images and duplicated ballots.
Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State, and others say the claims have been thoroughly investigated and disproven.
Fulton County officials filed a lawsuit to recover the seized materials.

History

Historical Context

Following the 2020 presidential election, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reported over 1.3 million ballots cast in Fulton County, amid allegations of fraud that were later debunked. This investigation parallels the contentious 2000 Florida recount, highlighting ongoing concerns about election integrity and public trust, especially as former President Trump faced legal scrutiny for attempts to overturn the election results.

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Story summary

The FBI seized ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of a criminal investigation initiated by Kurt Olsen, a Trump administration lawyer.
The unsealed affidavit says the FBI's claims rely on long-debunked allegations, including missing ballot images and duplicated ballots.
Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State, and others say the claims have been thoroughly investigated and disproven.
Fulton County officials filed a lawsuit to recover the seized materials.

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