6 Election Day reporting do’s and don’ts
“Reporting on election night results may be the most pivotal task of the entire campaign season,” writes media scholar Thomas Patterson. He shares six tips for doing so carefully and responsibly.
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Covering felony disenfranchisement: 4 takeaways from our webinar with The Marshall Project
Research, data, history and the law: Here’s what you need to know to report on felony disenfranchisement. Plus, check out the video if you missed the webinar.
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How The Associated Press calls elections
In this recording of a recent webinar, journalists from The Associated Press and two large local newspapers share insights on how the AP calls races in the U.S, how the count and certification process works, and how reporters across the country use and convey that information.
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Young voters and colleges’ efforts to boost turnout: A research roundup with 5 story ideas
We gathered research and interviewed researchers to help reporters cover voters under age 30. Keep reading for insights on their voting habits, colleges’ efforts to raise voting rates and stories researchers say newsrooms need to cover.
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Ranked choice voting: An explainer and 3 tips for reporters
Dozens of municipalities and two states have adopted ranked choice voting in recent years, and the system is on the ballot in six states and Washington, D.C. this November. Here’s the recent research you need to know to enhance your coverage.
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State and local tax exemptions drive more than half of nonprofit hospitals’ $37.4 billion tax benefit, study finds
Nonprofit hospitals’ tax exemptions have come under scrutiny by lawmakers and researchers. A JAMA study sheds light on the hospitals’ federal, state and local tax benefits.
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Resources to help journalists cover the 2024 US election
Our 2024 election collection includes resources to help you cover surveys and opinion polls, voting issues, election administration issues, local elections, and ballot measure topics.
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5 basic things journalists need to know about polls and surveys
Want to learn about the benefits and pitfalls of poll and survey research? Read on for insights from a political scientist, a social psychologist, a statistician and an investigative journalist.
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When can your state start processing advance ballots? Check out this interactive timeline
Find out when your state can start processing advance ballots for the November 2024 general election. States that get their advance ballots ready sooner will be able to count those votes and report results faster come Election Day.
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Election Beat 2024: Remember to cover voter registration deadlines
In the lead-up to Election Day in the U.S., it’s important for journalists to remind their audiences of voter registration deadlines in each state, writes media scholar Thomas Patterson in this research-based commentary.
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