FOIA Request to Warren County Election Department Regarding Information on Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
In a bid to ensure transparency and provide comprehensive news coverage of local governmental affairs, we at East Central Georgia News have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Warren County Election Department. The request was made under the Georgia Open Records Act ยง 50.18.70 et seq., and we asked for the information in electronic format.
The details requested include a list of all candidates running in the upcoming election. We asked for each candidate’s first, middle, and last names; the office they are running for; their jurisdiction; and their party affiliation.
In addition to these details, we also requested contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, 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 media professionals.
We look forward to receiving this information from the Warren County Election Department and will continue working diligently to provide our readers with comprehensive coverage of local government affairs.
