FOIA Request to Ashe County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.
We at High Country Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, have formally requested records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request specifically pertains to the pre-election test reports of elections voting machines in pdf format.
The requested records should ideally include specific fields such as the test date, machine manufacture, machine model number, and machine status (pass or failed). This information is crucial for our ongoing reporting and analysis of the electoral process.
As a media organization involved in gathering and disseminating news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities 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 a media professional.
We await a positive response from the Ashe County Election Department and remain available for any questions they may have regarding this request.
