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May 12, 2026
Brad Raffensperger Campaign Faces New Threat Ahead of Primary
- Raffensperger's campaign received a credible threat involving a manifesto and a disturbing image, prompting increased security measures.
- A suspicious object was found at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, leading to an evacuation, but it was confirmed not to be a bomb.
- Raffensperger is using his campaign funds to reintroduce himself to voters as he faces challenges from Trump-aligned candidates.
4 Sources
- Raffensperger Event Is Disrupted by ‘Active Threat,’ Bomb Squad on SiteMay 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM · NYT
- Brad Raffensperger targeted by threat as he runs for governorMay 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM · Politico
- Police received threat against Georgia candidate for governor ahead of bomb scare at campaign eventMay 13, 2026 at 3:31 AM · NBC
- Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget thatMay 13, 2026 at 6:51 AM · ABC News