A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Washburn County Election Department in Wisconsin on October 30, 2024. The request was made by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for records detailing the methods used by the department to count ballots in upcoming elections. If manual counting is employed, The Sconi has also requested an estimate of the number of people who will be working on election night.
As a media organization, we at The Sconi believe that access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We have requested a fee waiver for this information based on our role as a media professional.
We await a response from the Washburn County Election Department and will continue to keep our readers informed about these important issues relating to election processes and transparency.
