FOIA Request to Montgomery County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024. As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at East Montgomery Times have requested the following records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, 65 §66.1 et seq., preferably in electronic format:
The request includes pre-election test reports for voting machines in all counties, specifically seeking information such as the test date, machine manufacturer, machine model number, and machine status (whether it passed or failed). The reports are sought in PDF format.
As members of the media, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which 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 will continue our efforts to keep you informed about local government affairs. Please stay tuned for updates regarding this request.
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