AP Names Liz Sidoti Its New Political Editor

The Associated Press has named Liz Sidoti its new political editor with the immediate task of leading the wire service’s coverage of the 2012 elections. Sidoti, who has been the AP’s chief political writer, led coverage of the 2008 campaign and has covered national politics for the AP since 2003. “Liz’s career is steeped in AP’s rich tradition of being first with political news; she’s a ferocious competitor. Even more remarkable is her ability to push and improve the work of those around her,” said Sally Buzbee, the AP’s Washington bureau chief. “She is a model for how journalists can cut through the political noise and fit the pieces together to explain what is happening in politics and why it matters to people beyond the nation’s capital.”

The AP says in her new role, Sidoti will lead a team of political reporters in Washington, in state capitals, and through the presidential campaign in battleground states across the country. “The American presidential election is one of our most important franchises,” said Mike Oreskes, the AP’s senior managing editor for U.S. news. “From the early days of Iowa to the results on election night AP is there, and Liz’s passion and experience will be an important part of driving us to absolutely top-flight performance all the way through.”

Before the AP, Sidoti reported at The Columbus Dispatch.

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