A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Connecticut Secretary of State on February 5, 2025. The request was made by Constitution State News, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request seeks detailed information about all candidates running in the upcoming spring elections. Specifically, the FOIA request asks for each candidate’s first, middle, and last name; the office they are running for; their jurisdiction; and their party affiliation.
In addition to these details, Constitution State News has also requested contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a news organization committed to providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable, Constitution State News emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its professional responsibilities. As such, it has requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
The Connecticut Secretary of State is yet to respond to this FOIA request. It remains crucial for news organizations like Constitution State News to have access to this kind of information in order to keep the public informed about local government affairs.
