Union City, Georgia — January 28, 2026 — Federal Bureau of Investigation agents executed a court-authorized search warrant Wednesday at the Fulton County elections office near Atlanta, seeking records connected to the 2020 U.S. presidential election, officials confirmed. (AP News)
Agents entered the Fulton County Election Hub and Operations Center in Union City, just south of Atlanta, carrying out a law enforcement action approved by a judge, according to an FBI spokesperson. The agency declined to provide further details about what documents or materials were being sought, saying the matter was ongoing. (ABC News)
Scope of the Search
Local county officials said the warrant sought a range of records related to the 2020 election, though specifics have not yet been disclosed. Fulton County is Georgia’s most populous county and was central to national attention during and after the 2020 race. (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
This action follows months of legal activity involving federal and state authorities attempting to obtain election materials. In late 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against Fulton County’s court clerk for failing to turn over requested 2020 election records, asserting they were needed to determine compliance with federal election law. Fulton officials had argued some records were under seal under Georgia state law. (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
Records sought in related subpoenas have included ballots, tabulation tapes, voter rolls, and associated digital files from the 2020 general election, though debates over their release have been tied up in legal controversies. (https://www.fox19.com)
Political and Legal Backdrop
The search comes amid a politically charged environment. Former President Donald Trump — now again serving as president — has repeatedly alleged without evidence that widespread fraud affected the 2020 election, especially in battleground states like Georgia. Those claims were rejected by multiple courts, state investigations, and election audits at the time. (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
Fulton County has been a focal point of past investigations: a 2023 state-level indictment of Trump and several allies over efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 results was later dismissed due to procedural issues involving the local prosecutor. (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
Supporters of the search warrant say it reflects federal law enforcement’s responsibility to investigate potential violations of federal election statutes. Critics argue it risks deepening distrust in election administration and could be perceived as politically motivated. No charges have been announced in connection with the FBI action itself. (The Washington Post)
Ongoing Uncertainties
As the search continues, local election officials and federal authorities have not disclosed what, if any, materials were removed, nor have they detailed the specific legal grounds for seeking the documents. The FBI and Department of Justice have both refrained from commenting further. (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
The development marks a significant chapter in the long-running controversies surrounding the 2020 election and highlights ongoing legal disputes over access to election-related records in key jurisdictions. (AP News)
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