FOIA Request to Bernalillo County NM Clerk & Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
On February 5, Enchantment State News submitted a request for public records under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, 14-2-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. The media organization is seeking comprehensive information about all candidates running in the upcoming spring elections.
The requested information includes each candidate’s first, middle, and last names; the office they are running for; jurisdiction of the office; party affiliation; and full contact details such as address, phone number, and email address.
As a news organization committed to providing accurate coverage of local governmental affairs, we at Enchantment State News believe access to these public records is crucial. This information allows us to fulfill our professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.
Given our role in disseminating this important information to the community, we have requested a fee waiver as part of our submission. We await a response from the Bernalillo County NM Clerk & Election Division and look forward to sharing this vital election data with our readers soon.
