CNN is adding Patrick Svitek to its growing roster of political reporters as the midterm election nears.
The network announced that Svitek will be based in its Washington, D.C. bureau and will cover the 2026 midterm races, political trends, and the 2028 presidential election.
Svitek joins CNN after previously working at The Washington Post. At the outlet, he worked on its political breaking news and campaign efforts. He covered the 2024 election, President Donald Trump’s transition team and second term, and the lead-up to the midterms.
Prior to the Post, he worked for nearly a decade covering politics in Texas for the Houston Chronicle and Texas Tribune.
In a post on social media, Svitek shared his excitement for the new endeavor.
“I’m excited to get back to work covering the midterms and 2028 for CNN,” he said.
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