FOIA Request to Ingham County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
Capitol News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Ingham County Election Division. The request, dated February 5, 2025, seeks detailed information about all candidates running in the upcoming election.
The specific details requested include each candidate's first, middle and last names; the office they are running for; the jurisdiction of that office; and their party affiliation. Additionally, Capitol News has requested all contact information for each candidate, including their address, phone number and email address.
As members of the media dedicated to transparency and public accountability, we at Capitol News believe access to such public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We also maintain that our role in disseminating this information makes us eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq.
We eagerly await the response from the Ingham County Election Division and will continue our commitment to delivering comprehensive coverage of local governmental affairs.
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