A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Racine regarding a list of new voter registrations that took place on Election Day, November 5, 2024. The request was made on November 7, 2024.
We at Racine Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, requested these records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., preferably in electronic format.
As a media outlet, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. 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 believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
The data requested will provide insight into the number of voters who registered on the day of the election itself. This information is crucial in understanding voter turnout patterns and could potentially reveal any irregularities or issues with same-day registration processes.
We look forward to cooperating with the City of Racine in this matter and will continue to keep our readers informed about developments related to this request.
