FBI Seizes Fulton County Voting Records in Georgia

Concerns raised over lack of documentation and potential voter privacy violations

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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In a controversial move, the FBI executed a warrant to seize over 700 boxes of 2020 election materials, including original ballots, from the Fulton County Elections Office in Georgia. The warrant was initially issued with the wrong location, causing a delay, and there was no documentation by the FBI of what specific documents were taken, raising concerns about the integrity of the election records and potential voter privacy violations.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and disputes over election integrity, with the federal government asserting its authority to investigate potential voting irregularities, while local officials express concerns about the handling and security of sensitive election materials. It also raises questions about the boundaries of federal power versus state control over elections, as outlined in the Constitution's Elections Clause.

The details

The FBI raid took place on January 28, 2026 in Fulton County, Georgia, one of the counties that includes the city of Atlanta. The original warrant listed the wrong location, forcing the FBI to wait while the warrant was amended before they could execute it. In the end, the FBI seized 700 boxes of election materials, including the original 2020 ballots. There was no documentation by the FBI of what specific documents were taken, leaving Fulton County officials uncertain about the status and security of the records.

  • The FBI raid occurred on January 28, 2026 in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • A federal judge ordered the warrants to be unsealed by Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Robb Pitts

Fulton County Chairman, who expressed concern about the lack of control over the election records.

Marvin Arrington, Jr.

Fulton County Commissioner, who raised questions about potential loss or deletion of records due to the lack of inventory or orderly transition.

J.P. Boulee

A federal judge for the District of Georgia who ordered the warrants to be unsealed.

Tulsi Gabbard

Director of National Intelligence, who was present at the raid.

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What they’re saying

“We do not know where our election records have been taken or what will happen to them now that they are out of our control.”

— Robb Pitts, Fulton County Chairman (Montana Free Press)

“Even if they give us the records back, we still don't know if they lost records or deleted records because there was no inventory, there was no orderly transition of these files.”

— Marvin Arrington, Jr., Fulton County Commissioner (Montana Free Press)

What’s next

A federal judge has ordered the warrants to be unsealed by Tuesday, February 10, 2026, which may provide more clarity on the FBI's actions and the status of the seized election materials.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and disputes over election integrity, with the federal government asserting its authority to investigate potential voting irregularities, while local officials express concerns about the handling and security of sensitive election materials. It raises questions about the boundaries of federal power versus state control over elections, as outlined in the Constitution's Elections Clause.