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social science subjects > communication and media studies > communication studies > political communications > election coverage
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social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political communications > election coverage

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election coverage  

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  • Election coverage refers to news media reports about candidates, parties, voters, and issues defining the selection of government representatives or referenda. While regular, competitive elections are considered a hallmark of democracy, they depend upon the voters' ability to be informed accurately and thoroughly in making their decisions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Journalism; Election Coverage]

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