A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Pulaski County Il Clerk & Elections Division on February 5, 2025. The request was made by Southern Illinois News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks detailed information about all candidates running in the upcoming election. Specifically, we asked for the following details:
- The candidate's first, middle, and last name
- The office that they are running for
- Jurisdiction of the office
- Party affiliation of the candidate
In addition to these details, we also requested contact information for each candidate, including their address, phone number, and email address.
As a news organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we believe access to this information is essential. It allows us to provide our readers with comprehensive coverage of local government affairs and helps hold public officials accountable.
We have also requested a fee waiver for this information under our status as a media professional. We await a response from the Pulaski County Il Clerk & Elections Division regarding our request.
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