Fulton County Democrats Endorse Sara Fuchs for House District 49

Fulton County Democrats Endorse Sara Fuchs for House District 49

The Fulton County Democratic Party Executive Committee is proud to announce our full support for Sara Fuchs in the race for Georgia House District 49.

Sara steps into this race following the withdrawal of Teresa Lin, who announced Thursday that she is stepping back to focus on her health. Teresa was a dedicated candidate who laid real groundwork in this district, and we are grateful for her willingness to serve. We wish her continued strength and wellness.

In announcing her withdrawal, Teresa endorsed Sara to carry the campaign forward — and asked everyone who knocked a door or gave a dollar to her campaign to do the same for Sara. We echo that call wholeheartedly.

Sara is a strong public servant and leader. As former Chief of Staff to State Representative Betsy Holland, she brings six years of firsthand legislative experience working on behalf of constituents, and she managed Rep. Holland’s winning re-election campaigns in 2020 and 2022. She understands how to navigate the legislative process while tackling the issues that matter to families throughout North Fulton. Her commitment and expertise make her well prepared to serve the people of HD-49.

This seat has been held by the same representative for 23 years. Georgia Democrats are ten winnable seats away from flipping the State House and HD-49 is one of the races that gets us there.

Our volunteers across Fulton County, and especially in North Fulton, are committed to building the momentum to ensure Sara’s victory in November.

Get involved:

Fulton Votes 2026

Fulton Votes 2026

Election season is here, and the easiest way to avoid last-minute stress is to make a plan early. Fulton County has published the official calendar and a full list of advance voting sites for the 2026 General Primary Election on Tuesday, May 19—including early voting hours, absentee ballot deadlines, and what to know if a runoff is needed.

At a Glance: What’s Happening and When

General Primary Election Day

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Early Voting (Advance Voting)

Early voting runs from Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 15 with multiple locations countywide.

Hours

  • Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 2 & Saturday, May 9: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 3: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Note: No voting on Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day).

Why this matters: early voting gives you more flexibility, shorter lines, and fewer Election Day surprises.


Key Deadlines You Should Put on Your Calendar

Absentee Ballots (Vote By Mail)

If you’re planning to vote by mail, deadlines arrive quickly. The official “Key Dates and Deadlines” schedule includes:

  • Monday, March 2, 2026: First day to request an absentee ballot
  • Friday, May 8, 2026: Last day to request an absentee ballot
  • Friday, May 15, 2026: Last day to return an absentee ballot in a drop box
  • Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Election Day): Last day for an absentee ballot to be submitted by mail (see the official deadline language for specifics)

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Monday, April 20, 2026: Voter registration deadline

If you’ve moved, changed your name, or want to confirm your registration status, don’t wait—verify early.


Where to Vote Early in Fulton County

Fulton County has designated a wide network of early voting sites, including libraries, recreation centers, and service centers—spread across Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, South Fulton, Union City, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, College Park, Palmetto, Fairburn, and more.

In the Advance Voting Hours and Locations flyer:

  • Each location is listed with an address.
  • An asterisk (*) indicates a site with an absentee ballot drop box location.

Tip: If you’re returning an absentee ballot, choose a drop box site that’s convenient for you and return it early—drop boxes close before Election Day.


What About a Runoff?

If a runoff is required, Fulton County has also published a full calendar for the General Primary Runoff Election, including:

  • New absentee ballot request/return deadlines
  • Early voting start and end dates
  • Runoff Election Day (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)
  • Post-election risk-limiting audit dates

Even if you don’t expect a runoff, it’s worth knowing the timeline—runoffs often have lower turnout, and every vote matters.


How to Use These Graphics (and Share Them)

We’re including two helpful visuals in this post:

  1. Advance Voting Hours and Locations Use this to choose your early voting site and confirm the countywide early voting schedule.
  2. Key Dates and Deadlines Use this to plan your registration, absentee ballot request, early voting window, and runoff dates.

Share them with:

  • Friends and neighbors who vote in Fulton County
  • Your group chats and community organizations
  • Anyone who might need extra reminders about deadlines

Your Voting Plan Checklist

Here’s a simple plan you can complete in under five minutes:

  • Confirm your voter registration (especially if you moved)
  • Decide how you’ll vote: early, Election Day, or absentee ballot
  • If voting early: pick your location and a backup site
  • If voting absentee: request early and return early
  • Put the key deadlines in your calendar now

Stay Connected

As we get closer to Election Day, we’ll continue sharing reminders about early voting, key deadlines, and important updates. If you have questions about voting logistics, deadlines, or how to get involved, reach out through our usual channels—or keep an eye on official updates from Fulton County Elections.

Make your plan, vote early if you can, and help your community do the same.

TYRANT POUTING OVER HIS 2020 LOSS

TYRANT POUTING OVER HIS 2020 LOSS

Statement from the Fulton County Democratic Party

Let’s be clear about what is happening and what is not.

An FBI search warrant tied to the 2020 election was executed today at a Fulton County election facility, nearly six years after that election was certified, audited, recounted, litigated, and upheld.

Donald Trump did not just lose Georgia in 2020. He was crushed in Fulton County

Joe Biden received roughly 73% of the vote in Fulton County to Trump’s 26%, a margin of more than 240,000 votes. That is not close. That is not suspicious. That is decisive.

Trump then proceeded to lose over 60 court cases across the country, including cases brought before Republican-appointed judges, state courts, and federal courts. Recounts and audits confirmed the results again and again.

What followed was not accountability. It was harassment.

The never-ending challenges to Fulton County elections

This is not one concern. It is a years-long campaign to keep questioning results that have already been confirmed.

1. Post-Election Lawsuits and Recounts (Late 2020–2021)

  • Georgia conducted a full hand recount, followed by additional audits.
  • Results were reaffirmed multiple times.
  • Courts at every level rejected claims of fraud.
  • No court found evidence sufficient to overturn results.

Outcome: Trump lost the first, second and third time in Georgia: at the ballot box, in recounts, and in court

2. The “Suitcase Ballots” Lie (2020–2023)

  • False claims alleged secret ballots were pulled from under tables.
  • Video evidence was reviewed repeatedly.
  • State investigators confirmed ballots were standard, secured ballot containers.
  • Election workers were publicly named, harassed, and threatened.

Outcome: Fulton County election workers were subjected to years of threats, racial abuse, stalking, and lies after being falsely accused of election fraud. Two of those workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, ultimately won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani for knowingly spreading false claims about their actions. A jury found those lies were not mistakes. They were deliberate.

3. Mass Voter Challenges (2021–2024)

  • Activists filed thousands of voter challenges, many targeting Black and urban voters.
  • Challenges were often filed during federally protected quiet periods.
  • Courts rejected attempts to remove voters en masse without individualized evidence.

Outcome: The vast majority of challenged voters remained legally registered, mass challenges were rejected, and attempts to purge voters failed

4. Defamation and Intimidation of Election Workers

  • Election workers were falsely accused of crimes.
  • They received death threats and endured years of harassment.
  • A jury later awarded $148 million in damages after finding the accusations were knowingly false.

Outcome: Courts confirmed the accusations were false, damages were awarded, and the intimidation campaign was legally recognized as harmful and unlawful.

5. Election Board Interference (2023–Present)

  • Repeated efforts to install election deniers on the Fulton County election board.
  • Pressure campaigns against county commissioners.
  • Threats of fines and jail time for refusing to rubber-stamp nominees.

Outcome: Republicans failed to gain immediate control of the election board, but continue using litigation to pressure and intimidate local officials rather than nominate qualified candidates. There is an ongoing legal standoff over control of election certification.

6. DOJ and State-Level Record Demands (2024–2026)

  • Georgia State Election Board escalated demands for 2020 records.
  • DOJ filed suit seeking access to sealed ballots.
  • No fraud allegation was made. 

Outcome: No fraud has been alleged, no evidence has been found, and the dispute remains a records fight, not proof of wrongdoing.

7. The Latest Claim: “300,000 Ballots With No Signatures”

This claim is misleading by design. What is being referenced:

  • Ballots themselves do not carry voter signatures.
  • Signatures appear on absentee ballot envelopes, not the ballots.
  • Once ballots are accepted and separated from envelopes, they are anonymous by law.

This process:

  • Is required to protect voter privacy.
  • Has been upheld repeatedly by courts.
  • Was reviewed during audits and recounts.
  • Calling these “unsigned ballots” is intentional deception.

Outcome: The claim collapses under basic election law. It reflects either ignorance of election procedures or deliberate misrepresentation. No ballots were invalidated.

The pattern is the point

Every challenge follows the same script:

  1. Make a technical claim sound scandalous.
  2. Ignore how elections actually work.
  3. Lose in court.
  4. Move to the next claim without acknowledging the loss.
  5. Say the system is corrupt because it won’t validate the lie.

This is a tired, wanna-be tyrant’’s refusal to accept defeat.

The reality

Fulton County elections have been:

  • Recounted
  • Audited
  • Investigated
  • Litigated
  • Reviewed by Republican and Democratic officials
  • Examined by state and federal authorities

Actions

What can we do? Plenty. Raise hell.

  • It’s our job to continue correcting the narrative when under attack from small men acting like kings.
  • Call Governor Kemp (404) 656-1776) and Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger (404-656-2881) and DEMAND they continue affirming the soundness of the 2020 election. This impacts their record, too. 
  • Continue supporting your Fulton County election workers and your Fulton County Commissioners who fight everyday for free and fair elections.
  • Demand your municipal and state representatives show up for us and our elections. Demand they introduce legislation to protect our data and rights! 

Donald Trump still lost. Badly. And now he is using the FBI to terrorize Fulton County AGAIN because he lost.  

The only thing that has not been accepted is that fact. This is not about finding the truth.

It is about exhausting the system until people stop defending it. This is not about election integrity. It never has been. It is about an old man who cannot accept that he lost and a political movement that would rather terrorize election workers than earn votes.

Fulton County elections have survived audits, recounts, lawsuits, state scrutiny, federal scrutiny, and relentless political attacks. Every time, the facts have held. The results have held. The law has held.

What has not held is the pride of a man who still insists he won an election he lost badly.

You do not rewrite history by harassing public servants.You do not intimidate Black voters into surrendering their power. Fulton County voters spoke clearly. The courts answered repeatedly. The facts are settled.

The only unresolved issue is why people who claim to love the Constitution refuse to accept the most basic rule of democracy: sometimes you lose.