A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Virginia Department of Elections by Richmond Leader, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, dated February 6, 2025, seeks information about the candidates running in the upcoming spring elections.
The detailed request includes a list of all candidates with their first, middle and last names. It also asks for the office they are running for and its jurisdiction, as well as their party affiliation.
Additionally, Richmond Leader has requested contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization dedicated to transparency and holding public institutions accountable, we believe that access to these public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
The FOIA request underlines our commitment at Richmond Leader to provide our readers with comprehensive coverage of local government affairs. We await the response from the Virginia Department of Elections and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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