'Not normal': What local newsrooms can do now to prepare for a series of historic elections

Do you have the current skills, knowledge and training to be “fit for purpose” during this election season?

These resources are mentioned throughout American Press Institute’s new guide to covering democracy and elections.

Do you know how to stay safe during protests, rallies and interviews? 

At a critical time in history, what can local journalists do to fix the longstanding lack of connections with communities?

In this section of the American Press Institute’s guide to covering elections and democracy, we’ll look at some traditional ways of covering elections, and offer advice on more effective methods that could make a difference.

How do local newsrooms cover elections at a time when democratic principles are under attack, basic voting procedures are questioned, and many people fear the future of personal rights?