MS NOW has added Abby Livingston to its political reporting team. The journalist will cover campaigns and elections from New York City.
What We Know: Livingston most recently worked at Puck after spending a decade covering Capitol Hill for The Texas Tribune and Roll Call. She previously held reporting positions at NBC News and CNN. Now, Livingston will join MS NOW as a political reporter, where she’ll cover campaigns, elections and developments from the campaign trail. She’ll be based in New York City as part of the network’s growing political team.
What They Said: “Abby will work alongside our growing political team, covering campaigns and elections and bringing MS NOW audiences the latest developments from the campaign trail across all our platforms.” -MS NOW Political Director Shawna Thomas
What Remains Unclear: MS NOW hasn’t announced Livingston’s official start date or provided additional details about her reporting responsibilities. The network also hasn’t specified which programs or platforms will feature her reporting most frequently.
What It Means: Livingston brings experience covering national politics, congressional affairs and elections to MS NOW. Her decade on Capitol Hill gives her familiarity with the legislative process and political figures in Washington. Additionally, her previous work at NBC News and CNN provides experience across major television news organizations. Her addition comes as MS NOW continues building its political coverage ahead of future election cycles.
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