Covering the Vote: Reporting on the 2026 Elections

The Society of Professional Journalists (University of Dayton chapter) hosts a panel discussion on election reporting, the state of play in Ohio, and what’s at stake this November.

Join three working journalists for an inside look at how the 2026 elections are being covered — from Ohio’s competitive Senate and governor’s races to the local contests that could shape the balance of power in Washington, and the challenges reporters face covering it all.

Panelists

• Jackie Borchardt — Senior News Director of Content, The Enquirer and Cincinnati.com
• Josh Sweigart — Editor of Investigations & Solutions Journalism, Dayton Daily News
• Andrew Tobias — State Government & Politics Reporter, Signal Ohio

Details

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM Sears Recital Hall, University of Dayton

Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists, University of Dayton chapter.