Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has fought back a GOP primary challenge from a Donald Trump-endorsed opponent who had embraced false claims about the 2020 election. Raffensperger beat U.S. Rep. Jody Hice despite being targeted by Trump.
Incumbent Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, checks returns with supporters during an election night party Tuesday evening, May 24, 2022, at a small restaurant in Peachtree Corners, Ga.
Raffensperger beat three challengers, including Trump-endorsed U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, who had criticized his handling of the 2020 election.
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