Voter Challenge Public Records Request

Eva Xiao filed this request with the Chester County Voter Services of Chester County, PA.
Status
Rejected

From: Eva Xiao

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) County data for all challenges to other voters’ registrations from November 3, 2020 to the time that the request is processed. Please make sure that the responsive documents include the name of the person who filed the voter challenge as well as the materials they submitted as part of their challenge claim.

2) Correspondence and details related to the processing and, if applicable, the outcome (approval, rejection, etc.) of the voter challenge claim.

3) If maintained: any documents, lists, or spreadsheets that illustrate or track how many voter registration challenges have been filed by specific individuals. (Ex. any document that would show that a John Doe filed 30 voter registration challenges, Jane Doe filed 20, etc.)

I would like these records in electronic format, sent via email or other digital method.

If there are any questions about my request, I am happy to hop on the phone (914-817-4482) in addition to corresponding via email.

If you determine that any of the information qualifies for an exemption from disclosure, I ask you to note whether the exemption is discretionary, and if so whether it is necessary in this case to exercise your discretion to withhold the information. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any of the information is exempt and will not be disclosed.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Eva Xiao

From: Chester County Voter Services

Hello,

Our department does not directly respond to right to know requests. Please refer to the instructions on our county website (https://www.chesco.org/1346/Right-to-Know-Request) for how to submit your right to know request. Once you have filed your request with the county solicitor’s office, they will be in contact with you regarding your request.

Any questions or concerns regarding the process should also be directed to their office.

Have a good day,
Benjamin Schiller
Information Coordinator | Voter Services
601 Westtown Road, Suite 150
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 344-6410
bschiller@chesco.org<mailto:bschiller@chesco.org>
www.chesco.org/elections<http://www.chesco.org/elections>