A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Bradford County Election Department on October 30, 2024. The request, made by Northern Tier News, sought detailed reports regarding pre-election testing of voting machines.
The specifics of the request included obtaining records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, with a preference for electronic format. Northern Tier News requested these records to be in PDF format and include key information such as the test date, machine manufacturer, machine model number, and machine status indicating whether it passed or failed.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Northern Tier News believe access to public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In line with our role in disseminating information, we also stated our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional. We are awaiting a response from the Bradford County Election Department and will continue our efforts in ensuring transparency in local government operations.