A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Champaign County Clerk on January 14, 2025. The request, made by the media organization Chambana Sun, sought details about the candidates running for the upcoming 2025 Consolidated Elections.
The specific information requested included a list of candidate names, the dates when they filed their candidacy, and the office they are vying for. As a news organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate coverage of local governmental affairs, we at Chambana Sun believe that access to such public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
Our role as journalists involves holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Accessing this information will enable us to inform our readers accurately about who is running in their local elections and when they declared their candidacy.
As part of our commitment to public service journalism, we have also requested a fee waiver for this information under the provisions available for media professionals. This will ensure that we can continue to provide vital news coverage without financial constraints.
We await a response from the Champaign County Clerk's office and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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