Data Request for Local Ballot Initiatives/Referenda (State of Alaskas Division of Elections)
| Multi Request | Data Request for Local Ballot Initiatives/Referenda |
| Submitted | March 5, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jimin Han
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Alaska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting data on local ballot initiatives/referenda that took place in the state since 1972. Specifically, I need the following information to be included in the data.
1. Text of the ballot initiative/referendum
2. Local government where the election took place.
3. County where the local government is located
4. Election date
5. Result of election (votes for, votes against, pass/fail)
6. Threshold to pass (50%, two-thirds, etc)
This website from California provides a good example of the type of data I am requesting:
https://data.ca.gov/dataset/election-data/resource/67e83a65-2b55-41ec-9420-b33b666d4711
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jimin Han
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Alaska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 6, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: State of Alaskas Division of Elections
Dear Jimin Han,
On March 15, 2024, the Division of Elections (DOE) received your request for records relating to "local ballot initiatives/referenda that took place in the state since 1972." Because DOE administers elections for statewide rather than local initiatives and referenda, it has no responsive records.
Under the Alaska Public Records Act regulations, this response constitutes a denial because the requested records do not exist. 2 AAC 96.335(a). You may administratively appeal by complying with 2 AAC 96.340. An administrative appeal requires no appeal bond. Also, you may seek immediate judicial review by pursuing an injunction from the superior court under AS 40.25.125. Not pursuing an injunction will not adversely affect your rights before DOE, including in administratively appealing the denial. Enclosed are 2 AAC 96.335 - 2 AAC 96.350.
Sincerely,
Carol Beecher
Carol Beecher
Director
Alaska Division of Elections
Phone: 907-465-4611
Web: www.elections.alaska.gov
Email: carol.beecher@alaska.gov
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From: State of Alaskas Division of Elections
A no responsive documents response.
