Fulton County DA Fani Willis, Trump Trial Judge Face Challengers in Georgia Primaries

A former Trump adviser is trying to claim an open congressional seat while Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is fighting for re-election.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis, Trump Trial Judge Face Challengers in Georgia Primaries
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, Ga., on March 1, 2024. Alex Slitz/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
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ATLANTA, Ga.—Georgia’s election battleground comes alive on May 21 as voters participate in general primaries and judicial elections, with key races overshadowed by the nationally divisive topics of former President Donald Trump and abortion.

Two key figures involved in President Trump’s election interference case are facing challenges to their re-election bids. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who is presiding over the case, is being challenged by Robert Patillo. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is being primaried by Christian Wise Smith.

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