A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Baldwin County Election Department in Georgia on October 29, 2024. The request, issued by Central Georgia News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought specific details about the methods used for counting votes in the upcoming elections.
In particular, we asked for a list of methods they are using to count votes. If any votes are being manually counted, we also requested an estimated number of people who will be working on election night.
As journalists at Central Georgia News, we are deeply involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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 await a response from the Baldwin County Election Department and will keep our readers updated with any developments. Our commitment remains to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage that ensures transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
