Voter Challenge Public Records Request
Submitted | June 28, 2024 |
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Communications
From: Eva Xiao
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Eva Xiao
From: Clayton County Board Of Elections And Registration
Dear Eva,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding voter residency challenges in Clayton County since November 2020. We have received three challenges, all of which occurred in December 2020. I have attached the minutes from the Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Board Meeting held on December 22, 2020, where these challenges were addressed.
Currently, we are conducting a thorough review of our archived emails and documents to locate the list of challenged voters. If we are able to locate these documents, we will promptly send them to you.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or require additional information.
Best regards,
From: Eva Xiao
Hello,
Thank you so much for sharing these meeting minutes and checking for more responsive records. I really appreciate it!
Let me know if any questions come up as you continue to process this request.
Thanks again,
Eva
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Georgia Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 2, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Georgia Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 2, 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: Clayton County Board Of Elections And Registration
Good Morning,
The retention period for the lists of challenged voters from December 2020 has lapsed, as such the only records available are the minutes of the Board Meeting.
Best Regards,
From: Eva Xiao
Thanks for your help!
Best,
Eva