District Attorney Fani Willis, Judge in Trump Case Fend Off Challengers in Georgia

Willis won the Democratic primary, and Judge Scott McAfee won reelection.

(Left) Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee presides in court. (Rght) Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing on the Georgia election interference case in Atlanta on March, 1, 2024. Alex Slitz/AP Photos

ATLANTA—Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee defeated their respective challengers in Georgia’s general primary on May 21, as voters expressed mixed emotions about their choices.

Ms. Willis defeated Christian Wise Smith once again to secure the Democratic nominee for District Attorney in her pursuit of re-election, according to the Associated Press.