A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Kalkaska County Election Division regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024. The request was made by North Michigan News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for records related to the pre-election testing of voting machines. These records are expected to provide detailed information about each machine's test date, manufacturer, model number, and status—whether it passed or failed the test.
As part of our mission at North Michigan News, we believe in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Access to these public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We have requested these documents preferably in electronic format and as a media organization, we have also requested a fee waiver.
We are awaiting a response from the Kalkaska County Election Division regarding this request. We will continue to keep our readers updated with any developments on this matter as we strive to provide comprehensive coverage of local government affairs.
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