FBI Searches Atlanta Election Office Amid Investigation into Trump’s 2020 Voter Fraud Claims

The FBI has conducted a search at Georgia’s Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center as part of an ongoing investigation related to the 2020 presidential election, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the matter.

Federal agents were seen at the Union City facility on January 28, 2026, with at least one FBI vehicle parked outside the building during the execution of a search warrant. The operation marks a significant development in what appears to be a continuing examination of events surrounding the contested 2020 election.

The Fulton County facility serves as a central operation point for election activities in Georgia’s most populous county, which includes much of Atlanta. During the 2020 election, Fulton County became a focal point of national attention when Georgia emerged as a crucial battleground state that ultimately flipped from Republican to Democratic for the first time since 1992.

Sources close to the investigation have not disclosed the specific nature of the search or what evidence agents may have been seeking. However, the execution of a federal search warrant indicates investigators had demonstrated probable cause to a judge that evidence of a potential federal crime might be found at the location.

Georgia has remained at the center of election-related controversies since 2020, when the state’s electoral process faced unprecedented scrutiny. The state conducted multiple recounts before certifying Joe Biden’s narrow victory over Donald Trump by approximately 12,000 votes out of nearly 5 million cast.

“Federal investigations of this nature typically indicate serious concerns about potential election irregularities or interference,” said Eleanor Simmons, a former Justice Department official who now teaches election law. “However, the public should withhold judgment until officials release more information about the scope and targets of the investigation.”

The timing of the search—coming more than five years after the election in question—raises questions about the nature and progression of the investigation. Experts note that complex federal investigations, especially those involving election matters, can take years to develop as investigators meticulously gather evidence and build cases.

Fulton County officials have declined to comment specifically on the FBI’s activities but issued a brief statement saying they are “cooperating fully with federal authorities” and emphasizing their commitment to “transparent and secure elections.”

The FBI’s Atlanta field office confirmed that agents were conducting “court-authorized law enforcement activity” at the location but declined to provide additional details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

This federal activity comes amid a broader national conversation about election integrity and security. Since 2020, numerous states have enacted new voting legislation, and election infrastructure has received increased federal funding for security enhancements.

Georgia specifically overhauled its election procedures in 2021 with the passage of SB 202, which modified absentee ballot requirements, polling place operations, and other electoral processes. Proponents argued these changes enhanced security, while critics contended they created unnecessary barriers to voting.

The search also takes place against the backdrop of preparation for upcoming election cycles, with local and state officials across the country working to ensure secure voting systems and protocols while maintaining public confidence in electoral processes.

Election security experts emphasize that while investigations of this nature are serious, they also demonstrate the multiple layers of oversight in the American electoral system.

“The ability of federal authorities to investigate potential irregularities is itself a safeguard,” noted Dr. Marcus Jennings, director of the Center for Electoral Systems Research. “These investigations, regardless of outcome, help identify vulnerabilities and strengthen future electoral processes.”

As the investigation continues, both federal authorities and Fulton County officials have urged the public to await official findings before drawing conclusions about the nature or significance of the search.