FOIA Request to Peoria County Il Clerk & Elections Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Peoria Standard have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Peoria County Il Clerk & Elections Division. The request seeks detailed information about all candidates running in the upcoming election.
The specific details requested include the candidates’ first, middle, and last names; the office they are running for; jurisdiction of the office; party affiliation of the candidate; and all contact information for each candidate including address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization, we believe that 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 have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news on this upcoming election.
