FOIA Request to Gogebic County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.
In our continued commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at UP Gazette have requested records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq. The records sought pertain to the pre-election testing of voting machines used in recent elections.
The request specifically asks for the test reports in PDF format with fields indicating the test date, machine manufacture, machine model number, and machine status (whether it passed or failed). This information is crucial for understanding the reliability and functionality of the voting machines that play a significant role in our democratic process.
As a media organization, we are deeply involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We look forward to sharing this information with our readers once it becomes available.
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