Files re: delays and complications at polling locations, election day 2018 (Board of Elections & Registration)
| Multi Request | Files re: delays and complications at polling locations, election day 2018 |
| Submitted | Feb. 21, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Liam Knox
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all complaints issued by voters and constituents about voting in the November 2018 midterm and gubernatorial elections. I'm specifically referencing the long lines and delays that resulted from a lack of voting machines at certain polling locations, and the lack of preparedness for the high turnout experienced: https://thehill.com/homenews/news/415692-hundreds-of-voting-machines-sat-unused-in-georgia-as-voters-waited-on-long
I am also requesting a copy of all internal communications regarding issues at polling locations sent during the month of November, 2018. Some keywords that might assist in your search are "voting machines," "delays," "voter registration," and "security breaches," but I am not limiting my request to a search for these keywords.
In addition, I would like a copy of the call log from election day 2018 to the office of registration and elections.
I request that I be properly classified as a news media requester. I am an intern for MuckRock, and I am requesting this information in that editorial capacity. MuckRock is widely known for its investigative work as well as historical pieces based on public records requests.
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,
Liam Knox
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 Feb. 21, 2019. 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:
Mr. Knox,
We don’t have any record of receiving your original request on February 21st. However, I will respond to this email as soon as I have a chance to review what documents are available. I am out of the office today, but will start a search tomorrow.
Sent from my iPad
Janine Eveler
Director
From: Board of Elections & Registration
Regarding your request, I have numbered the items for clarity in future communications:
1. A copy of all complaints issued by voters and constituents about voting in the November 2018 midterm and gubernatorial elections. I'm specifically referencing the long lines and delays that resulted from a lack of voting machines at certain polling locations, and the lack of preparedness for the high turnout experienced: https://thehill.com/homenews/news/415692-hundreds-of-voting-machines-sat-unused-in-georgia-as-voters-waited-on-long
2. I am also requesting a copy of all internal communications regarding issues at polling locations sent during the month of November, 2018. Some keywords that might assist in your search are "voting machines," "delays," "voter registration," and "security breaches," but I am not limiting my request to a search for these keywords.
3. In addition, I would like a copy of the call log from election day 2018 to the office of registration and elections.
We estimate the following cost to complete this request as follows:
$10.00 Cost of the flash drive storage device
$16.93 Staff time for search and retrieval of Items 1 & 2 = 1 hour
$50.79 Staff time for retrieval, scanning, and redaction of voter PII on individual call sheets for Item 3 = 3 hours
$ 0.00 15 minutes free per GA Open Records Act (Director's time to review and assemble documents)
$77.72 TOTAL COST
Please respond if you approve the estimated cost. I will contact you when the documents are ready and provide a final payment due amount. As soon as payment is made, a flash drive will be mailed.
Janine Eveler
Director,
Cobb County Elections & Registration
770-528-2312
770-528-2519 Fax
678-315-0439 Cell
www.CobbElections.org
Register...then Vote!
From: JPat Brown
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $77.72 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.