A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Gogebic County Election Division regarding the upcoming election candidates on February 5, 2025. The request was made by UP Gazette, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In our pursuit of transparency and accountability in public institutions, we at UP Gazette have requested detailed information about all candidates running for office in the forthcoming elections. Specifically, we have asked for each candidate's full name, the office they are running for, their jurisdiction, and party affiliation.
Additionally, we have requested contact information for each candidate including their address, phone number, and email address. This data will be used to provide comprehensive coverage of the election process and to keep our readers informed about their prospective representatives.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe access to such public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We continue to advocate for transparency from public institutions and believe that such information should be readily available without charge.
The request was made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for electronic format delivery. We await a positive response from the Gogebic County Election Division as we strive to deliver accurate and timely news coverage on this crucial democratic process.
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