ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The man who famously warned President Donald Trump in 2020 to tone down his stolen election rhetoric has filed paperwork to begin receiving campaign contributions ahead of a Georgia secretary of state run.

Last month, Gabe Sterling left his position as chief operating officer (COO) of the Georgia Secretary of State’s office, starting a business called Sterling Innovative Solutions.

On Sept. 2, Sterling filed paperwork with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. Sterling later confirmed to Atlanta News First he is running for the office.

“Georgia elections are the safest in the nation and I will fight every day to keep it that way,” he said.

Sterling, a Republican, served as COO for more than six years.

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