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Welcome to this new addition to our newsletter, where we offer you a cheat sheet on what stories to cover during this election season!
#1 How does your state protect mail-in ballots ahead of the election?
Value to Reader: With so much misinformation about mail-in voting, consider demystifying the subject to your readers and showing that the mail-in voting process is safe and secure. The absence of clear universal procedures in place would also be important to discuss ahead of the election.
Key Sources or Data Needed:
- State’s Secretary of State Office
- State’s County Clerk Office
- Director of County or State Board of Election
Best By Date:
Any time before the election, ideally when mail-in voting begins in your state.
Ideal Medium: Audio / Video / Print / Any
Example: Here's a look at the security precautions in Colorado's mail-in ballot system
#2 How is your local Board of Elections adjusting?
How are they finding people to work the polls in the November election? If they can not recruit enough poll workers, what is their contingency plan?
Value to Reader:
Help readers understand the in-person election process better. Your reporting might get people to sign up to be a poll worker or help them learn how to ensure there are enough poll workers come November.
Key Sources or Data Needed:
- Director of County or State Board of Election
Best By Date: Any time before the election
Ideal Medium: Audio / Video / Print / Any
Example: NC needs more poll workers, but pandemic making them hard to find