A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Davidson County Election Department regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024. The request was made by South Winston Salem News, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for the pre-election test reports of the election voting machines in PDF format. The requested data fields include the test date, machine manufacturer, machine model number, and machine status (whether it passed or failed).
South Winston Salem News highlighted their role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They stressed that access to public records is essential for them to fulfill their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given their role in disseminating information, South Winston Salem News also requested a fee waiver as a media professional. The organization awaits a response from the Davidson County Election Department regarding this important matter of public interest.
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