Voter Challenge Public Records Request
| Submitted | June 28, 2024 |
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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: Newton County Elections And Registration
Received...
Estimated update - Tuesday June 9, 2024
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*Mvp.sos.ga.gov <http://Mvp.sos.ga.gov>*
*MISSION STATEMENT *
*The Newton County Board of Elections serves as the Superintendent of
Elections for Newton County and is responsible for seeing that all voter
registration and the conduct of elections comply with the laws, rules and
regulations set forth in the Georgia Election Code and the Rules and
Regulations promulgated by the State Election Board.*
*It is our mission to conduct voter registration and voting in Newton
County in an efficient and trustworthy manner.*
Newton County Board of Elections and Registration Office
1113 Usher St Ste 103
Covington, Ga 30015
Office : 770-784-2055 / Fax : 770-784-2057
#OneNewton
elections@co.newton.ga.us
Thanks for your patience.
From:
Dear Eva:
Attached please find correspondence from Karen Pachuta, along with the records you requested. Please let me know if you need any further assistance.
Kind regards,
Samantha Allyn
Paralegal
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222 Webb Street
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: 678-455-7150
Fax: 678-455-7149
Email: sallyn@jarrard-davis.com<mailto:sallyn@jarrard-davis.com>
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From: Eva Xiao
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Eva Xiao