FOIA Request to Randolph County Il Clerk & Elections Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at SW Illinois News have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Randolph County Il Clerk & Elections Division. The request, sent on February 5, 2025, seeks detailed information about all candidates running in the upcoming election.
Specifically, we have asked for an exhaustive list of candidates that includes their first, middle and last names; the office they are running for; the jurisdiction of that office; and their party affiliation. Additionally, we have requested all available contact information for each candidate, including their address, phone number and email address.
As a media organization deeply involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We believe that as media professionals engaged in disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We await a response from the Randolph County Il Clerk & Elections Division and will continue to work diligently towards providing our readers with timely and accurate information about this crucial upcoming election.
