A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Edgecombe County Election Department on October 30, 2024. The request was made by Rocky Mount Today, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In our quest for transparency and accountability in public institutions, we requested records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1. The specific records sought are related to the pre-election testing of voting machines used in the county’s elections.
The requested information includes the test date of each machine, its manufacturer, model number, and whether it passed or failed the pre-election test. We have asked for these records to be provided in PDF format.
As a media organization, we play a crucial role in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Therefore, we believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue to keep you updated on this matter as more information becomes available. As always, Rocky Mount Today remains committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readers.
