How to Prepare for an Upcoming Election as a Journalist

By Samuel Moser

Minneapolis has an upcoming election on Nov. 2, and journalists need to prepare themselves for every scenario that could occur, according to PolitiFact and the Thomson Foundation.

The first thing that journalists need to be prepared for is the use of social media. Elections often leave people in anticipation of results, and the fastest way to get coverage to the people is through social media, according to the Thomson Foundation.


However, journalists need to consciously prioritize accuracy over speed because misinformation causes a lot of controversy during an election, according to Politifact.


Another technique to cover an upcoming election would be to make sure that you have a visible press card alongside proper press attire to establish credibility as a journalist, according to IREX.


In addition to proper attire, it is crucial to understand all of the issues on the ballot. If you are interviewing people about the election at hand, you should be familiar with all of the issues, but you should also understand the consequences and implications of each potential outcome, according to the Thomson Foundation.

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