FBI search of Georgia offices tied to probe of possible 2020 election ‘defects,’ affidavit says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By KATE BRUMBACK, ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHERFebruary 10, 2026 at 09:23 PM

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On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the FBI searched election offices in Fulton County, Georgia, including the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City, near Atlanta. The FBI seized hundreds of boxes of ballots as part of a criminal investigation. The search was conducted under a warrant obtained by the FBI. The investigation is reportedly related to possible "defects" in the 2020 election. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey were present at the scene.

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Andrew Bailey 40% Tulsi Gabbard ×240% Atlanta ×450% Union City ×460% Georgia ×270% 2020 Election ×475% Fulton County ×680% Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ×790%

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