ARLINGTON, VA (August 13, 2024) The Cook Political Report is pleased to announce two staff promotions: Erin Covey as Editor, U.S. House of Representatives and Matthew Klein as Analyst, U.S. House & Governors.
Matthew joined The Cook Political Report in the spring of 2022 and has served as a Research Associate and Staff Writer. He has provided invaluable support to the editorial and operations teams and has developed a sharp analytical eye of his own through his writing this past year. He has also served as the “voice” of The Cook Political Report on social media on election night this cycle.
Since January of this year, Erin has quickly established herself as a knowledgeable source for House races. She has worked closely with David Wasserman to cover the 2024 House battleground and primaries and provide deep analysis for subscribers. As Editor, she will manage The Cook Political Report’s extensive and essential coverage of all House races in the 2024 cycle and beyond, with featured analysis of key races impacting the balance of power in Washington.
“I am thrilled to have gotten to know and work closely with Matthew and Erin this past cycle,’ says David Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst, “and couldn’t be more excited for them to step into new roles and greater responsibilities. I have every confidence Erin will continue the Cook Political Report’s tradition of robust House race coverage well into the future, and Matthew’s research and writing skills have already proven invaluable to our editorial team. Their promotions are well-deserved.”
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