FOIA Request to Cleveland County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Foothills Review have submitted a request for records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
Our request specifically pertains to the list of all candidates running in the upcoming election. We have asked for detailed information including the candidates' first, middle, and last names; the office they are running for; jurisdiction of the office; and party affiliation.
Additionally, we have requested contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
Access to public records is essential for us at Foothills Review to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We will continue to follow up on this request and provide updates as they become available.