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For student newsrooms, the midterms present a steep but important learning curve
Despite young voters being notoriously absent at the polls and their relative inexperience covering politics, student journalists across the country have kicked into high gear ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
From statewide collaborations to basics like voter registration guides and candidate platform information, here’s how student newsrooms across the country have been gearing up to preview and cover the midterms.