A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Henry County Election Division on February 5, 2025. The request, made by Rock Island Today, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about candidates running in the upcoming election.
The requested records include a list of all candidates along with their first, middle, and last names. The office they are running for and its jurisdiction, as well as the party affiliation of each candidate is also requested.
In addition to this basic information about the candidates, Rock Island Today has also asked for all contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we at Rock Island Today rely heavily on access to public records. This enables 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 a media professional.
We look forward to receiving this information from the Henry County Election Division so that we can continue our work in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.
