A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Iron County Election Division in Michigan on October 30, 2024. The request, sent by UP Gazette, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought specific details regarding pre-election voting machine test reports.
The requested information pertains to the recent testing of voting machines ahead of the upcoming elections. The details sought include the date of the test, the manufacturer of the machine, the model number of the machine, and whether the machine passed or failed its pre-election test.
As members of UP Gazette, we believe access to such public records is crucial for our work in disseminating news and holding public institutions accountable. This particular request aligns with our mission to provide transparency to the public regarding governmental affairs.
We have requested that these records be provided in electronic format for ease of access and distribution. Furthermore, as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have asked for a fee waiver under our eligibility as media professionals.
This FOIA request is part of our ongoing efforts at UP Gazette to ensure that election processes are transparent and reliable. We will continue to seek information that helps us fulfill our professional responsibilities towards providing comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs.
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