A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Cherokee County Election Department regarding the pre-election test report of voting machines on October 30, 2024. The request was made by Nantahala News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for the pre-election test report of the voting machines in PDF format with specific fields. These fields include the test date, machine manufacture, machine model number, and machine status indicating whether it passed or failed.
As a news organization, Nantahala News is involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us at Nantahala News 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 a media professional.
We will keep you updated on any developments regarding this FOIA request.
