A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Transylvania County Election Department on October 30, 2024. The request, sent by South Asheville News, seeks access to pre-election test reports for voting machines used in the county’s elections.
The requested information includes specific details about each voting machine tested. This includes the date of the test, the manufacturer of the machine, the model number of the machine, and whether the machine passed or failed its pre-election test. The request specifically asks for this information to be provided in a PDF format.
As a news organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate coverage of local governmental affairs, we at South Asheville News believe that access to these records is essential for our work. This information will allow us to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to our readers.
In accordance with North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., we have requested these records in an electronic format. Given our role as a media organization disseminating information to the public, we have also asked for a fee waiver.
This FOIA request is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in local government operations. We await a response from the Transylvania County Election Department and will continue to keep our readers informed about developments in this matter.
