FOIA Request to Fulton County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Altoona Times have formally requested records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, 65 §66.1 et seq., from the Fulton County Election Department.
Our request specifically pertains to the pre-election test reports for voting machines used in the county's elections. We are seeking this information in an electronic format, preferably as a PDF document. The details we have asked for include the date of testing, machine manufacturer details, machine model numbers, and their status - whether they passed or failed during testing.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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 look forward to sharing this information with our readers once it becomes available and will continue our efforts towards promoting transparency and accountability within local government institutions.
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