A Georgia poll worker was arrested today for allegedly mailing a threatening letter to the Jones County Elections Superintendent, warning of violence against election staff. The suspect, Nicholas Wimbish, 25, faces federal charges for making threats, including bomb threats, following an altercation with a voter at the elections office.
A Georgia poll worker was arrested after allegedly sending a letter to the Jones County Elections Superintendent threatening local poll workers. The individual, identified as Nicholas Wimbish, 25, from Milledgeville, Georgia, reportedly worked as a poll worker at the Jones County Elections Office and is now facing multiple federal charges.
According to a criminal complaint, Wimbish had a verbal altercation with a voter while serving at the elections office on October 16. Later that evening, he allegedly searched online to see what public information was available about him. The next day, Wimbish is accused of sending a letter to the Elections Superintendent under the guise of a “Jones County Voter.” The letter reportedly aimed to make it seem as though a voter was complaining about Wimbish’s behavior, describing him as someone who “distracts voters” and “conspires votes.” The letter contained explicit threats against Wimbish and other election workers, stating they should “look over their shoulder” and warning that “young men will get beatdown” and “ladies” would face severe harm if they resisted.
The letter concluded with an alarming message: “PS boom toy in early vote place, cigar burning, be safe.”
Wimbish has been charged with making a bomb threat, sending a threatening letter, and making false statements to the FBI. If found guilty, he could face up to 25 years in prison.
The case was announced by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary for the Middle District of Georgia. The FBI’s Atlanta Field Office is leading the investigation, with prosecutorial oversight by Trial Attorney Jacob R. Steiner from the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Will R. Keyes for the Middle District of Georgia.
This case is part of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force, initiated by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco in June 2021. The task force works to address threats and intimidation against election workers, collaborating closely with law enforcement and election officials nationwide to ensure a secure environment for those managing and overseeing elections across the country.
