A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Pamlico County Election Department regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024. The request was made by IBX News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request, submitted under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., asked for electronic copies of the pre-election test reports for election voting machines in PDF format. The specific fields requested in these reports include the test date, machine manufacture, machine model number, and machine status (whether it passed or failed).
As members of the media at IBX News, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us 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.
This request reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in local government operations and elections. We will continue to keep the public informed about important developments related to election security and integrity.
