Spectrum News’ Unique Approach Keeps Politics Local Ahead of 2024 Election

News that cuts through the noise to provide issues-based coverage that informs and engages is essential year-round, and even more critical in an election year. Spectrum News’ expert journalists in local communities across the country, plus a dedicated team in Washington, D.C., cover the complex political landscape and act as the eyes and ears of the public to help voters make informed decisions.

At a time when many organizations are contracting their presence in the nation’s capital, Spectrum News has expanded in Washington, D.C., to include 13 multimedia journalists, with five covering nationally relevant politics and eight dedicated to local Spectrum News networks around the country. This unique dedication to political reporting illuminates lawmakers’ actions and their impact on communities.

Spectrum News D.C. Bureau journalist Charlotte Scott covers issues and legislation related to the Wisconsin congressional delegation and what Wisconsin voters care about ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Her reporting appears on Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin, and on Spectrum News networks across the country.

“Finding lawmakers in a less formal environment where they can walk and talk with you, and give you undivided attention, can be the best way to learn about the latest political developments,” Charlotte said. “If you're the only reporter there, then you may get questions answered.”

Breaking Through the Noise: Reporting on Local Topics

Covering politics for Spectrum News 1 Texas from the D.C. Bureau, Reena Diamante says her goal is to make sense of what’s happening for the audience back in her home state.

“So much of what comes out of the White House, Congress, Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court affects the lives of everyday people,” Reena said. “It’s my job to break down the debates and discussions about important issues to inform voters.”

Distilling Complex Policy Issues Into Digestible News Segments

Errol Louis hosts “The Big Deal with Errol Louis,” a new weekly half-hour  program that breaks down the top political stories of the moment through the lens of Spectrum News’ vast network of journalists embedded in communities across the country. Errol says that while it’s important to focus on the details when covering politics, it’s also critical to not lose sight of the big picture.

“The most important question is, how is this going to affect viewers?” said Errol, who also hosts "Inside City Hall," a nightly prime-time show about New York politics, as well as “You Decide,” a weekly interview podcast. “We cover all the races, but the most competitive races are the ones more likely to make a difference. A race that will tip control of the House of Representatives, for example, is one that we’ll focus on.”

Staying Connected to the Issues Impacting Communities Nationwide

Spectrum customers count on Spectrum News to deliver breaking news and provide  context about political issues and events that impact them and their communities. Major political debates will be held throughout the remainder of the year, and Spectrum News journalists will be on the ground providing coverage and expert analysis.

Follow the latest political events and news with Spectrum News, which has more than 30 local channels in addition to Spectrum News+, a national streaming news network. Spectrum News is available via mobile and connected TV apps on Xumo Stream Box, Roku and Apple TV.

More information on Spectrum News is available at spectrumlocalnews.com.