A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Dougherty County Election Department on February 5, 2025. The request, made by Albany Standard, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about all candidates running in the upcoming election.
The specific details requested include each candidate’s first, middle, and last name; the office they are running for; the jurisdiction of that office; and their party affiliation. Additionally, the request asks for all available contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization, we at Albany Standard believe access to public records is essential for our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We have requested a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in disseminating information.
We await a response from the Dougherty County Election Department regarding this FOIA request. As always, our goal is to keep our readers informed about important local government matters such as elections.
