A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Union County Election Department in North Carolina on October 30, 2024. The request was made by our team at Union News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
We are seeking access to records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. Specifically, we have requested for pre-election test reports of the elections voting machines in PDF format. The fields we have asked for include the test date, machine manufacture, machine model number, and machine status (whether it passed or failed).
As journalists committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, access to these records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We believe that as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver.
The request underscores our commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in election processes. It is part of our ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive coverage of local government affairs.
We await a response from the Union County Election Department and will continue to keep our readers informed about developments on this matter.
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