FOIA Request to Jefferson County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.
In our continuous efforts to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Prairie State Wire have sent a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, to the Jefferson County Clerk. The request was for a list of candidates running for the upcoming 2025 Consolidated Elections.
The specific details requested include the candidate's name, the date they filed their candidacy, and the office they are running for. As a media organization dedicated to transparency and holding public institutions accountable, access to such public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
We believe that as media professionals involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver. We will continue to keep our readers updated as we receive more information about this matter.
Alerts Sign-up