Its motion also asks for the unsealing of a law enforcement agent's sworn statement that was presented to the judge who approved the search warrant, the county chairman, Robb Pitts, said Wednesday.

A state committee suggests that ballots with QR codes should be hand-counted for official results, with scanners used for unofficial tallies only.

Gabbard, who is prohibited from participating in domestic law enforcement as director of national intelligence, said she facilitated a call between FBI agents and President Trump.

Fulton County officials are seeking a federal court order to compel the FBI to return over 600 boxes of 2020 election materials seized during a recent raid.

After intense criticism from some election officials after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was present during an FBI search of an elections office in Georgia last week, Gabbard defended her actions by pointing to a slew of intelligence laws and policies.

Fulton County, Ga., filed a motion on Wednesday demanding the return of ballots and other election materials that were seized by the F.B.I.

A Georgia House study committee offered its final report and recommendations on election procedures Monday as a key provision of a 2024 law took effect in January.