Questions on elections? Ask KAXE! We want you to set the tone for Election 2024
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Are you tired of political spin and misinformation during election season?
Working with our partners at America Amplified, we're committed to covering elections YOUR way this year.
We want to make sure you have the facts about voting and the elections process. Think of us as your personal election information booth.
Fill out this form to tell us what you want to know. We’ll find out the answer and share it with you.
Our goal for election coverage is to provide you with accurate, honest journalism to empower and inform you about voting and elections. We will dive deep into local elections and why they matter to everyday life, while providing context on issues that matter most to Northern Minnesotans.
Our team is independent and accountable to you. We’re committed to keeping you at the center of this conversation on democracy and staying in touch through surveys, social media and in-person events. We’ll tell our stories based on the questions you want answered.
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FAQs
How do I know your coverage is fair?
Our team will work together to ensure fairness is at the forefront in our reporting. You will hear the conversation as it happened, so you can decide how you feel about elected officials’ answers. We abide by the Society of Professional Journalists’ code of ethics and National Public Radio’s ethics handbook. We will be diligent in connecting with elected officials and candidates, and transparent about the responses we get from them.
How will I know my input will be heard?
We will collect audience feedback through surveys, social media, texting, emails and in-person events. We will use that community input to guide our questions and develop story ideas on emerging themes that matter to the people of Northern Minnesota. We will strive to acknowledge our participants for their contributions in our reporting.
What if I think you’re biased?
Tell us how you feel. We welcome all feedback from our audience because it helps us understand where we may need to provide greater transparency into how we cover elections. Our elections team is not part of any political party, following the rules of the SPJ Code of Ethics and the NPR Ethics handbook. The vast majority of local elections are nonpartisan and we intend to focus on the issues that unite people across party lines.
Why should I care about elections?
We don’t want to tell you how to vote, but we want to play a role in empowering you to vote by providing unbiased and trustworthy reporting. Ensuring the health of our democracy in your city, township, state or country is central to the mission of journalism as a whole. We encourage citizens to get involved in all aspects of the democratic process– whether that’s as an election judge, knowing where your polling place is, or how to vote early. As local journalists, we know your vote does make a difference in the policies that affect your daily life.
I’m running for local office. Can I buy an ad on your station?
As a public radio station, we are governed by different laws than commercial radio stations, meaning we cannot take money from candidates or political causes. If you’re interested in connecting with our news team for a potential interview, please reach out to news@kaxe.org.