While news organizations focus on the Nov. 5 vote, how might this coverage prepare for the work to come after? How does that energy build to something more robust and sustained?
Election Day is one of those news events that can catch newsrooms off guard because planning is often designed around getting the results and reporting them, as opposed to unforeseen problems at the polls.
Misinformation is one more thing election reporting teams need to account for, especially during Election Day and through the time it takes to determine the winners. Here's how to plan ahead.
The mental health and well-being of your team should be an ongoing conversation, not something that’s only addressed during a crisis.
As news organizations enter the final stretch before Nov. 5, we’ll share actionable lists, articles and guides to help you prepare to address misinformation and navigate Election Day while keeping well-being at top of mind.
The AP plans explanatory coverage across formats over the course of the next several weeks focusing on the election process, voting, certification and much more.
News organizations should consider where public opinion research comes from before they report on it.
Nearly 5,800 legislative seats in 44 states are up for election this year, with top targets that include a half-dozen states where control of a chamber is in play.
AP has expanded explanatory reporting efforts to debunk elections misinformation and reach as many people as possible with the facts they need.
The question is no longer whether AI deepfakes could affect elections, but how influential they will be
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