A top Georgia election official has lashed out at the rhetoric surrounding the election and the threats of violence that have resulted, specifically calling on President Donald Trump to rein in his supporters.

During a press conference to provide an update on the recount of the presidential race requested by Mr Trump, Gabriel Sterling, who oversaw the implementation of the state's new voting system, admonished the president and Georgia's two US senators.

They are both locked in a tight election and have criticised Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and called for him to resign.

"Mr President, you have not condemned these actions or this language. Senators, you have not condemned this language or these actions," Mr Sterling said.

"This has to stop. We need you to step up, and if you're going to take a position of leadership, show some."

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