FOIA Request to Stark County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.
In a bid to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Peoria Standard have requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. Our request specifically targets information regarding the list of candidates running for the 2025 Consolidated Elections.
The fields we are interested in include the candidate's name, the date they filed their candidacy, and the office they are running for. As a media organization committed to transparency and holding public institutions accountable, access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
We believe that as media professionals engaged in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver. We await a positive response from the Stark County Clerk's office and remain open for any questions or clarifications needed regarding our request.
Alerts Sign-up