A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Ford County Il Clerk Election Division on February 5, 2025. The request, made by Chambana Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about all candidates running in the upcoming election.
The specifics of the request include each candidate's first, middle, and last name; the office they are running for; jurisdiction of the office; and party affiliation. In addition to this, Chambana Sun has also requested all contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a news organization, we at Chambana Sun believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We have requested a fee waiver as a media professional given our role in disseminating information.
We await a response from the Ford County Il Clerk Election Division and will continue to keep our readers informed about this process.
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