Voter Challenge Public Records Request
Submitted | July 1, 2024 |
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From: Eva Xiao
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Wisconsin 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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Eva Xiao
From: City Of Milwaukee Election Commission
Good Afternoon:
We would not be the custodian for county records.
Sincerely,
Paulina Gutierrez
City of Milwaukee Election Commission
From: Eva Xiao
Hi Paulina,
Apologies -- I was redirected to you from the city clerk. Would it be possible to check for voter challenge records for just the city of Milwaukee?
Thank you!
Eva
From: Eva Xiao
Hi Paulina,
Just circling back to this -- would it be possible to check for voter challenge records just for the city of Milwaukee?
Best,
Eva
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Wisconsin Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 3, 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 Wisconsin Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 3, 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: City Of Milwaukee Election Commission
Good Morning,
This confirms receipt of your request. I cannot provide an estimate at this time, however you should note that we are in the midst of election planning, having had two elections within a two week period and have several open records requests already in the queue. We address requests in the order that they are received.
Sincerely,
Paulina Gutierrez
Milwaukee Election Commission
From: Eva Xiao
Hi Paulina,
No worries -- thanks for confirming receipt of my request.
Best,
Eva
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Wisconsin Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 3, 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: City Of Milwaukee Election Commission
Good Afternoon:
Thank you for your patience, your request is still being processed.
Paulina Gutierrez
Milwaukee Election Commission
From: City Of Milwaukee Election Commission
Good Afternoon:
Attached are the responsive records for challenges as requested.
Sincerely,
Paulina Gutierrez
Milwaukee Election Commission
o 414.286.5995
c 414.708.4538
pgutie@milwaukee.gov<mailto:pgutie@milwaukee.gov>
https://city.milwaukee.gov/election
The City of Milwaukee is subject to Wisconsin Statutes related to public records. Unless otherwise exempted from the public records law, senders and receivers of City of Milwaukee e-mail should presume that e-mail is subject to release upon request, and is subject to state records retention requirements.
From: Eva Xiao
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Eva Xiao
From: City Of Milwaukee Election Commission
We are not the County. This request should be sent to the County.
Sincerely,
City of Milwaukee Election Commission