A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Town of Dover regarding same day registered voters for the 2024 election on November 7, 2024.
The request, made by Racine Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks a list of new voter registrations that were made on November 5, 2024. The request was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for the information to be provided in an electronic format.
As a media organization, we at Racine Sun are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which 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.
We look forward to cooperating with the Town of Dover in obtaining this important information that will contribute significantly towards ensuring transparency and accountability during the electoral process.
