First in a Series: Examining El Paso’s Election Coverage by El Paso Matters
This article was updated on October 6, 2026 to add additional information provided by Bob Moore last night. El Paso voters depend on local journalism to help them understand the candidates, issues and forces shaping this year’s elections. That makes the quality, context and accuracy of election reporting particularly important. As the 2026 election campaign…
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