FOIA Request to Jackson County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024. As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at South Michigan News have submitted a request for records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq.
The requested records pertain specifically to the pre-election test reports for election voting machines in PDF format. The fields we are interested in include the test date, machine manufacture, machine model number, and machine status indicating whether the test was passed or failed.
As a media organization, our role involves gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We believe that as media professionals engaged in disseminating information, we are eligible for a fee waiver.
We look forward to cooperating with the Jackson County Election Division in this matter and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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