FOIA Request to Village of Sturtevant Regarding New Voter Registrations on November 7, 2024.
A request for information under the Wisconsin Open Records Law was sent by Racine Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, dated November 7, 2024, seeks a list of voters who registered on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
As part of our commitment to transparency and public accountability, we at Racine Sun are interested in examining the number of individuals who took advantage of same-day voter registration during this election cycle. This data is crucial in understanding voting trends and patterns within the Village of Sturtevant and across Wisconsin.
In our capacity as a media organization disseminating information to the public, we have requested that any associated fees be waived. We believe that access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We await a response from the Village of Sturtevant and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
