Raffensperger campaign received threat before Macon airport bomb scare
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Brad Raffensperger's campaign says it received a threatening manifesto before a bomb scare disrupted a campaign stop at Macon's airport.
First reported
By The New York Times on May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 18, 2026 at 5:55 AM EDT
13 sources write about this
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Raffensperger's campaign says it received a multi-page manifesto naming him as a target prior to the bomb scare.
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The bomb scare occurred at the Macon airport during a Raffensperger campaign stop.
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The threatening document was received the day before the Macon airport incident, per campaign and local reports.
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Officials characterized the document as a death threat directed at Raffensperger.
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Security was heightened at a subsequent Raffensperger campaign event in Savannah.
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Raffensperger publicly said he would not back down following the security scare.
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How outlets are covering it
5 days ago
Raffensperger received threat before bomb scare
“Leads with the campaign's confirmation that a threat was received before the airport incident, framing it as a security escalation.”
Read original source7 days ago
Georgia Candidate for Governor Received Threat Before Bomb Scare
“Contextualizes the threat within Raffensperger's gubernatorial campaign and his history of political controversy.”
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Georgia candidate for governor targeted with threat ahead of bomb scare, campaign says
“Attributes the threat details directly to the campaign, emphasizing it as an active security matter for the 2026 race.”
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Bomb threat reported before Brad Raffensperger campaign stop at Macon airport, officials say
“Centers on the Macon airport bomb threat itself, sourcing the account to local officials rather than the campaign.”
Read original source5 days ago
Manifesto triggered security scare for Raffensperger
“Focuses on the manifesto as the proximate trigger for the security response, treating the document as the central news element.”
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7 days ago
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger named in threatening 'manifesto' prior to bomb scare
“Highlights Raffensperger's current role as Secretary of State and the specific naming of him in the manifesto.”
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6 days ago
Raffensperger received 'manifesto' before bomb scare at Macon airport, report says
“Local outlet sources the manifesto detail to reports, adding regional specificity to the Macon airport setting.”
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7 days ago
Bomb threat reported at Brad Raffensperger's Georgia rally
“Describes the incident primarily as a bomb threat at a campaign rally, with less detail on the prior manifesto.”
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7 days ago
Raffensperger: 'I will not back down' after campaign bomb scare
“Leads with Raffensperger's public response, framing his defiance as the headline takeaway from the incident.”
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6 days ago
Bomb scare at Macon airport comes day after death threat against Secretary of State Raffensperger
“Emphasizes the one-day timeline between the death threat and the airport bomb scare as the key narrative sequence.”
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7 days ago
Brad Raffensperger received multipage 'manifesto' and threat before bomb scare, his campaign says
“Specifies the multi-page nature of the manifesto and attributes the account clearly to the campaign.”
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6 days ago
Added security at Raffensperger Savannah stop after bomb threat
“Focuses on the downstream security response, specifically the increased measures at the Savannah event.”
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6 days ago
GOP gov candidate who defied Trump hit with death threat day before bomb scare
“Frames the incident through Raffensperger's past confrontation with Trump, presenting that history as relevant context.”
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Sources covering this story
13 sources write about this
13 articles tracked
Georgia candidate for governor targeted with threat ahead of bomb scare, campaign says
May 11, 8:00 PM
Bomb threat reported before Brad Raffensperger campaign stop at Macon airport, officials say
May 12, 8:00 PM
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger named in threatening 'manifesto' prior to bomb scare
May 11, 8:00 PM
Raffensperger received 'manifesto' before bomb scare at Macon airport, report says
May 12, 8:00 PM
Bomb scare at Macon airport comes day after death threat against Secretary of State Raffensperger
May 12, 8:00 PM
Brad Raffensperger received multipage 'manifesto' and threat before bomb scare, his campaign says
May 11, 8:00 PM
GOP gov candidate who defied Trump hit with death threat day before bomb scare
May 12, 8:00 PM
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
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Georgia
GA
Impact: High
Why: Bomb scare and threat targeted Georgia gubernatorial candidate at Macon airport event, with security increases at Georgia campaign stops.
Local angle: Direct disruption to in-state campaign activity and election official safety in Georgia.
Sources: 3 local, 2 national · Federal impact: Low
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