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Rep. Frank Burns submitted a relatively routine right to know the demands in Cumbria County, Pennsylvania, who wanted to know the number of counties and the number of voting machines that were distributed during the 2024 presidential election. I did.
Burns made his request after widespread issues with voting scanners in Cumbria County, Pennsylvania on the day of election last November.
The county rejected the request based on “under RTKL, requests must seek records rather than answer questions.”
It is surprising, but not surprising, to receive such a Jackass response from the supposed civil servant,” Burns said. “Why don’t you receive such basic information? Why do they let none of them lower this rabbit hole?
Do you think it’s going to take less work for the county if you ask for all records related to purchasing and maintaining all voting machines, including serial numbers and storage locations? And ask them for a copy of all the invoices and order forms from the vendors who printed and provided the election votes?
Burns also asked for copies of documents and policies related to testing the voting machine. This is where things get troubling, according to state representatives.
His request for policies, directives and results regarding testing procedures for voting machines in Cumbria County – who performed and existed for testing, how test results and passing grades were evaluated and tallyed, and May Such a test including the number of voting machines failed – because it was rejected “The requested record does not exist.”
A written explanation to determine, specify or illuminate the ” nature of the issue “, all documents, communications (including, but not limited to, e-mails), and “why that no errors were found until the voting began.” His demand for “as (county lawyer Ronald) was attributable to the statement in the Altoona Miller,” and “the number of votes cast in Cumbria County on the day of Election 5th November 2024 was scanned.” His request was due to his request because he could not. Another tally of how many votes were successfully scanned on the election day of November 5th, both were rejected based on evidence. I did. “RTKL is exempt from the disclosure records of agencies related to non-criminal investigations. This eliminates the progress of the agency’s investigation if disclosed (r); Sho.
The Pennsylvania Department of State has the authority to investigate elections in each county, but does not have subpoena authority to the county.
Burns must appeal the county’s denial to the state’s Open Records Office.
This is not necessary.
Donald Trump won almost 70% of the votes in Cumbria County.
If they are concerned about the integrity and security of the election, just as Republicans have argued for years, they should welcome the demands of Rep. Burns.
The fact that there are no important records is a very unsettling admission.
There are two possibilities. Employees in either county didn’t want to work to comply with requests, so they either burn out or there are serious issues with the Cumbria County election.
Data analysts are calling for a survey of the 2024 election results in Pennsylvania. And the lack of compliance in Cumbria County will never do anything to reassure Pennsylvanians. The integrity of state elections.
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