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Brad Raffensperger
Georgia Secretary of State
Target of Trump"Find 11,780 Votes"Call
Overview
Brad Raffensperger is the Republican Secretary of State of Georgia who refused Donald Trump's pressure to"find 11,780 votes"to overturn Biden's victory in the state. He recorded the January 2, 2021 call, which became key evidence in both the Georgia RICO case and federal prosecution. He has continued to defend election integrity despite threats.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Recorded Trump call (legal in Georgia)
Received death threats for defending election
Wife and son received threats
Opposed by Trump in 2022 primary, still won
Testified to January 6 Committee
Key witness in Georgia RICO case
Related Investigations (2)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Pressured him to overturn election
Mark Meadows
On call pressuring to find votes
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- May 4, 1955
- Birthplace
- Unknown
Education
- •Bachelor's degree, University of Georgia
Key Timeline
1955
Born
2019
Becomes Georgia Secretary of State
2020
November: Oversees Georgia election, Biden wins by 11,779 votes
2020
Certifies results despite Trump pressure
2021
January 2: Receives and records Trump phone call
2021
January 3: Call recording leaked to media
2021
Receives death threats, increased security
2022
Defeats Trump-backed primary opponent
2022
Testifies to January 6 Committee
2023
Witnesses against Trump in RICO case