Voting has virtually ended, but the election is far from over. Election lawsuits have sprung up all over the country in an effort to overturn the results of the election. Although lawsuits are common after any election, this election season’s lawsuits stand out for their number, scope, and political slant. Journalists need to understand election…

We’re beyond Nov. 3, but campaign finance stories are still out there, especially as it relates to the upcoming runoffs for U.S. Senate in Georgia. Watch Karl Evers-Hillstrom, OpenSecrets.org’s money-in-politics reporter, and Jeremy B. Merrill, a data journalist whose work has appeared in ProPublica, to learn about: Upcoming campaign finance filings and outside spending (super PACs,…

It’s not a few hundred votes in Florida like in 2000, but several states may soon start their processes of election recounts. So, what does that mean for your newsroom coverage? Let’s take a look at recount policies across the states that may see one soon, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Georgia:…

The electoral process is playing out just like it should and the National Task Force on Election Crises has a post-voting period toolkit, in both English and Spanish, for all your coverage needs. El proceso electoral continua a desenvolverse conforme a la ley. El National Task Force on Election Crises ha creado una guía con…

Georgia’s election season is ongoing for a few reasons. Most notably, Georgia’s two Senate seats were up for election this year due to a unique combination of circumstances. Both of those Senate races were so close that they are going into runoff elections. In addition to the Senate runoff election, Georgia (like other states) still…

Wisconsin’s recount rules allow a candidate to request a recount when they trail by less than 1% of the vote. Per the latest results in Wisconsin, Biden leads Trump by less than 1% of the vote, meaning that the Trump campaign can (and has stated that it will) request a recount. We’ve rounded up the…

Pennsylvania was one of the most contested states during this year’s Presidential election. As we have clarified before, the election is ongoing until the transfer of power is complete. With that in mind, it remains important to pay attention to key dates in Pennsylvania after November 3rd. Knowing what step in the election takes place…

It’s an overwhelming time to be a journalist.  Covering mob violence, police brutality, natural disasters, civil unrest,  and a magnitude of other issues all amidst a pandemic can be traumatizing. It’s important to find time for yourself and seek help when needed.  Here’s are some tips and resources for coping with trauma and exposure to…

Many Americans will get their news from social media this election. Unfortunately, mis- and disinformation love social media. In this roundup, we highlight tips and resources to help social media editors cut through the noise. Establish a plan First, read Joy Mayer’s article in Poynter for its comprehensive approach to social media. Next, create a…

This election has many experts and citizens alike worried about a potential conflict. Here’s a roundup of helpful resources if you’re covering violence. Apply Lessons from Abroad We often associate contested, violent elections with unstable governments elsewhere. This year, we might face such a situation here at home. Expert panelists discuss their experiences covering elections…

With storefronts already boarded up in cities across the country, Americans are bracing for potential political conflict. Here’s how you and your newsroom should cover these situations, if they come up: Next Steps: Watch the “Political Violence 101” webinar Get the slide deck, too Still need a story? Check out our Pitch database Download our…

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division plans to deploy staff to 44 jurisdictions across 18 states Tuesday to monitor compliance with voting rights laws. “Our federal laws protect the right of all American citizens to vote without suffering discrimination, intimidation, and harassment,” Eric S. Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division,…