The death of the local newspaper
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The Decline of Local Journalism and Its Impact on Democracy
This chapter explores how the diminishing presence of local journalism influences democracy, particularly in mayoral races in cities served by small to medium-sized newspapers. The discussion highlights the implications of reduced competition, larger victory margins, and the rise of incumbent-only elections due to declining newspaper staffing, ultimately leading to less voter choice, lower turnout, and decreased political involvement at the local level.
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