Primary Voters Deciding Fate of Georgia Election Case Prosecutor Willis and Judge McAfee on Tuesday

Georgia voters will make decisions on the fate of two key figures involved in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee are both facing reelection. Willis secured a racketeering indictment against Trump and 18 others last year, while McAfee was randomly assigned to preside over the case.

Willis faces a Democratic challenger in the primary and will potentially compete against a Republican candidate in the general election. McAfee is up against one opponent in a nonpartisan race to determine if he remains in his position.

The high-profile nature of the election case has brought Willis and McAfee into the national spotlight, giving them a significant edge in name recognition. Their advantages as incumbents and successful fundraising efforts have bolstered their reelection prospects.

Regardless of the election outcome, Willis and McAfee will hold their positions until the end of the year when their current terms expire. Any potential removal from office could further delay the election interference case, which has already faced setbacks due to attempts to remove Willis from the prosecution.

Willis and her Democratic opponent, Christian Wise Smith, previously worked under District Attorney Paul Howard. Willis emerged victorious in the 2020 primary and general elections and has focused on addressing the case backlog and reducing gang violence.

Republican candidate Courtney Kramer aims to unseat Willis and has garnered support from prominent allies of former President Trump. Kramer has criticized Willis and highlighted her professional ties to the Trump administration.

In McAfee’s case, he has become a recognizable figure due to presiding over the election case. His bid for a full four-year term has received support from Governor Brian Kemp and former Governor Roy Barnes. Civil rights attorney Robert Patillo is challenging McAfee’s reelection bid, emphasizing the need for competency and change.

Tiffani Johnson, another candidate who aimed to challenge McAfee, was disqualified for failing to attend a hearing on her eligibility. Her disqualification was upheld, and Johnson’s appeal to the state Supreme Court is pending.