A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the McDowell County Election Department in North Carolina on February 5, 2025. The request, issued by Foothills Review, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought information about candidates running in the upcoming spring election.
The FOIA request specifically asked for a list of all candidates participating in the forthcoming election. This list should include each candidate's first, middle, and last names, the office they are running for, the jurisdiction of that office, and their party affiliation.
In addition to these details about each candidate's political campaign, Foothills Review also requested contact information for every candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization committed to transparency and holding public institutions accountable, we at Foothills Review believe access to such public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We are confident that this information will greatly aid us in providing our readers with detailed and accurate coverage of the upcoming elections.
We await a response from the McDowell County Election Department and remain committed to keeping our readers informed about all developments regarding this request.
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