Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: AI debate, DEI vs. candidates and Medicaid loss Entry Credit: Kate Seltzer Judge Comment: This entry stood out in a competition full of great writing and great reporting. I genuinely enjoyed reading this packet. 10/10
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Chesapeake election coverage Entry Credit: Natalie Anderson Judge Comment: Great coverage and great reporting.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Election Night coverage Entry Credit: Andrew Cain, Dave Ress, Mike Kropf, Anna Bryson, Michael Martz Judge Comment: Great team effort for thorough election night coverage.
Competition Comment: It was so hard to judge this one with so many great entries.