An ally of former President Donald Trump on Monday announced a bid for Georgia secretary of state, pitting him against the incumbent Republican who clashed with Trump repeatedly last year. Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) took aim at Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, claiming that his actions served to “create cracks in the integrity of our elections, which I wholeheartedly believe individuals took advantage of in 2020.” “Our state deserves a leader who steers clear of scandals and focuses on the incredibly important duties of the office. If elected, my top priority will be ensuring every Georgian’s legally cast ballot is counted in future elections,” he added. Trump has alleged he won the state of Georgia in the 2020 election, even though state officials certified Democrat Joe Biden as the victor after several recounts. Trump urged Raffensperger to look closely at electoral and voter fraud claims. Raffensperger has said his office …