Fulton County Election System Spared State Takeover Despite FBI Probe
By Barry Masterson | Published 2026-03-01T13:11:35.068Z
Politics
Location: Atlanta, GA, Fulton County
Fulton County avoids state election takeover despite FBI probe. What this means for Atlanta voters and the upcoming 2026 midterms.
Fulton County's election system, which serves much of metro Atlanta, will remain under local control, despite calls for a state takeover and an ongoing FBI investigation. The State Election Board decided against intervening in Fulton County elections at a recent meeting, even after the FBI raided the county's election warehouse in late January. The decision affects residents across metro Atlanta, particularly those in Fulton County, who rely on fair and transparent elections.
The decision follow
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