Archive · 30 Jan 2026
FBI searches Fulton County election office
The FBI is searching an election office in Fulton County, Georgia, near Atlanta.
This is part of an investigation into possible interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, which Joe Biden won, including in Georgia.
Donald Trump, who lost the election, has been trying to overturn the results and has faced legal challenges.
The FBI's search is related to this ongoing investigation.
Fulton County is a Democratic-leaning area that strongly supported Biden in 2020.
Trump has also been involved in legal battles with the county's chief prosecutor, Fani Willis, whose case against him was dismissed due to a conflict of interest.
The U.S. Justice Department has been active in this matter, issuing subpoenas and suing states for voter data.
FBI agents executed a search warrant at a Fulton County election office in Union City, Georgia, related to an investigation into possible interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Fulton County is a Democratic-leaning county that strongly supported Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
Donald Trump has been trying to overturn the election results and has faced legal challenges, including a dismissed case by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas for records related to Fani Willis and has sued several states for voter data.
The warrant sought all ballots from the 2020 election in Fulton County, tabulator tapes, ballot images, and voter rolls.
- Who
- FBI agents and Fulton County election office
- What
- FBI executing a search warrant at a Fulton County election office
- When
- January 28, 2024
- Where
- Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center, Union City, Georgia
- Why
- Investigation into possible interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election
Trump Supporters
FBI and Justice Department
Election Fraud Claims
Trump Supporters
Believe there was widespread fraud in the 2020 election that needs investigation.
FBI and Justice Department
Rejected Trump's claims of widespread fraud, focusing on legal processes.
- Location
- Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center, Union City, Georgia
- Date
- January 28, 2024
- Investigation Subject
- Possible interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election
- Election Outcome
- Joe Biden won Georgia in the 2020 election
- Items Sought in Warrant
- All ballots from the 2020 election, tabulator tapes, ballot images, and voter rolls
- FBI Statement
- Agents were executing a court-authorized law enforcement action
- County Officials' Response
- Uncertain about the purpose and destination of the seized materials
- Trump's Legal Action
- Sought $6.2 million in legal fees for fighting election interference charges
- Fani Willis' Case
- Dismissed due to a romantic relationship with a hired lawyer
- Justice Department Action
- Issued subpoenas for records related to Fani Willis
- Trump Administration's Lawsuits
- Sued several states for voter data, some lawsuits dismissed
Sources
FBI searches Atlanta election office related to 2020 US presidential vote
FBI searches Atlanta election office, chasing Trump 2020 vote fraud claims
FBI searches election office in Fulton county over Trump's election fraud claims
Trump 2020 vote fraud claims: FBI searches Atlanta election office, calls it ‘court-authorised law enforcement activity’