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Jonathan D. Salant on Muck Rack

Jonathan D. Salant

Washington, D.C.
Covers:  Congress, New Jersey politics, national politics, polls, lobbying, campaign finance, federal government, government waste, government misconduct & ethics
DC columnist, @PittsburghPG. @SPJDC Hall of Fame. Former president @PressClubDC, @RegionalReports & @SPJDC. @dcmediasoftball player-coach.

Awards

National Press Foundation Award

2011 - Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting on Congress

A look at the secret money in the 2010 congressional elections.

Scripps Howard Award

2009 - finalist for Raymond Clapper Award for Washington Reporting

An analysis of the lobbying campaigns for health care and banking regulations.

Robin Toner Prize

2011 - finalist for excellence in political reporting

National Press Club Award

2011 - Lee Walczak Award for Political Analysis

New York Press Club Award

2018 - Continuing coverage

Stories on the Republican effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, including a piece on New Jersey lawmakers trading health care stocks during the debate.

New York Press Club Award

2017 - Political Reporting

Stories documenting New Jersey's lack of clout in Washington.