A judge presiding over a federal case tied to Georgia’s election administration agrees to withdraw from the matter, according to reports citing his recusal agreement. The case involves the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to an unredacted, statewide voter list from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The judge—identified in coverage as Ross—was handling the proceedings in which the government is requesting the unredacted records. Separate reporting discussed conduct and potential conflicts involving the judge, including allegations of inappropriate behavior in a courthouse setting and attendance at a political event. In response, the judge agrees to exit the case, removing himself from further participation. The recusal agreement means the lawsuit will be reassigned to another judge so the proceedings can continue without the judge’s involvement. Details about the timing of the withdrawal and the assignment of a replacement judge are not specified in the provided excerpts. The underlying dispute remains between DOJ and Georgia election officials over whether the voter list should be produced without redactions.