The Associated Press became the latest news organization to firm up its coverage plans for the coming presidential election Wednesday, announcing a roster of journalists that will follow the contest.
In a memo to staff Wednesday, AP U.S. Political Editor David Scott explained how the news cooperative will deploy its journalists in the coming months. Lisa Lerer, a correspondent at Bloomberg Politics, will divide her time between Washington, D.C. and New York covering Hillary Clinton for the AP. Julie Pace, the AP’s White House correspondent, will balance campaign reporting with her current beat.
Scott also listed other journalists who will cover the race:
- Tom Beaumont, a national political writer, will report on Jeb Bush.
Phil Elliott, a reporter, will cover on Republican presidential hopefuls in the senate.
Cal Woodward, a lead writer and reporter, will help edit political coverage.
Ken Thomas, a national political writer, will continue covering Democrats.
Steve Peoples, a political reporter, will continue covering the national Republican party.
Jill Colvin, a political reporter, will continue covering Chris Christie.
Nick Riccardi, a West regional political writer, will continue covering politics in the West.
Bill Barrow, a South regional political writer, will continue on his beat.
Jesse Holland, a race and ethnicity writer, will remain on that topic.
Emily Swanson, a news survey specialist at The Associated Press, will be the news cooperative’s “lead voice” on polling.
Donna Cassata will remain the AP’s Congressional news editor.
Andrew Harnik, a political photographer, has joined the AP’s campaign photography team.
