Your stories from Tuesday's city election should include the results from your race (Who won and what it might mean), reaction from the winners and losers (Why do they think they won or lost? What issues seemed to resonate with voters?), and some background on the candidates and the issues they ran on. As you talk to your candidates this week, make sure to get a number where you can reach them for responses Tuesday night.
Where can you get results?
The Missoula County Courthouse.
When will results be available?
Polls close at 8 p.m. Counting could be done by 9:30 or 10.
When is your story due?
Midnight. Not a minute later.
How can you prepare?
You can prepare background grafs on your the candidates and their stands on major issues. Top it with the results and reaction.
What surprises should I anticipate?
Laughter, tears, close votes, demands for recounts, breakdowns in vote counting, tight-lipped losers, inebriated winners, low turnout, upsets, etc.
Got any sample election stories, Swidog?
Sure. Try this one. Here's another.
How about a sample ballot?
Demanding, aren't we? Here you go. Enjoy.
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