ATLANTA, GA – In response to threats made against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the Democracy Defense Project (DDP) issued the following statement:
“We strongly and unequivocally condemn the recent threats made against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Georgians may disagree on politics or policy, but threats and violence are never acceptable. They undermine confidence in our democratic institutions and weaken the very foundation of civil society.”
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About Democracy Defense Project – Georgia
The Democracy Defense Project (DDP) is a bipartisan initiative led by former elected officials and civic leaders across Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin to defend the transparency, safety, security, and validity of U.S. elections.
DDP–Georgia’s board includes former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, former Governor Roy Barnes, former U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson, and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Published: May 13, 2026
