FOIA Request to Marquette County Election Division Regarding Information on Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
In our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at UP Gazette have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Marquette County Election Division.
The request seeks information about all candidates running in the upcoming election. Specifically, we have asked for each candidate's first, middle, and last name; the office they are running for; the jurisdiction of that office; and their party affiliation.
In addition to these details, we have also requested contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we believe this information is crucial for informing our readers about their choices in the upcoming election. We continue to assert our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., which supports our mission of providing timely and accurate news coverage.
We await a response from the Marquette County Election Division and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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