FOIA Request to Hamilton County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at SE Illinois News have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request was made for records in electronic format containing a list of candidates running for the 2025 Consolidated Elections.
The requested information includes specific fields such as the candidate's name, the date they filed their candidacy, and the office they are running for. This data is crucial for our ongoing coverage of the upcoming elections and will help us keep our readers informed about their choices in the election.
As a media organization, we play an essential role in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records like these is vital for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that given our role in disseminating information, we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We await a positive response from Hamilton County Clerk's office regarding this request.
Alerts Sign-up