A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Graham County Elections Office in Arizona on February 5, 2025. The request was made by SE Arizona News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for a list of all candidates running in the upcoming election. The information requested includes the first, middle, and last names of the candidates, the office they are running for, jurisdiction of the office, and party affiliation of each candidate.
In addition to this, SE Arizona News also requested contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, SE Arizona News stated that access to public records is essential for them to fulfill their professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
SE Arizona News believes that they are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional given their role in disseminating information. They await response from the Graham County Elections Office regarding this FOIA request.
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