Evidence-based election coverage: A guide for journalists
A toolkit with scientific evidence and expert insights to fortify your 2026 election year reporting.
SciLine offers these reporting resources to help journalists step back from political back-and-forth and show voters what evidence-based research can tell us about the biggest issues at stake in the midterm elections.
We’ll be adding more resources throughout the 2026 midterm election season. Sign up for our mailing list to stay informed about new offerings from SciLine.
Election administration
Policy priorities
What journalists need to know about a proposal to overhaul federal science funding
Dr. Tom Seng: Fluctuating gas prices
Dr. Ryan Allen: Immigrants’ role in local and state economies
Data center planning: municipal, utility, and community considerations
Dr. Erin Baker: Implications of federal pullback on renewable energy
Local implications of data center growth
Resources to help you cover data centers in your community
Best practices for reporting on vaccines
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