Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called on April 16, 2026 for the immediate suspension of Macon County Election Supervisor Tarshea Fudge-Riley, who was indicted in U.S. District Court on federal healthcare fraud charges. The indictment alleges Fudge-Riley participated in organizing fraudulent billing for mental health services that were never provided, falsifying documentation and coordinating efforts to defraud public and private health benefit programs. Raffensperger criticized the Macon County Commission for failing to act promptly and emphasized the importance of voter confidence in local election administration ahead of the 2026 Midterms.