A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Bucks County Election Department in Pennsylvania regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024.
We at Central Bucks Today, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, requested these records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, 65 §66.1 et seq. The requested information is preferably in electronic format.
The specific data sought includes the test date, machine manufacture, machine model number, and machine status (pass or fail) for each voting machine used in the upcoming elections. This information was requested in PDF format.
As a media organization, 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 a media professional.
This request underscores our commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in our local government's election processes. It also highlights the importance of maintaining reliable and secure voting machines for fair elections.
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