Jeff Singer
About Jeff Singer
Jeff Singer is the Elections Editor at Daily Kos, where he leads the Morning Digest and oversees the calculation of presidential election results across all congressional and state legislative districts. He holds a Master's degree in Modern European History and a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Science from Tulane University.
Work at Daily Kos
Jeff Singer currently serves as the Elections Editor at Daily Kos, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he leads the quadrennial project that calculates presidential election results for all 435 congressional districts and state legislative districts across the United States. He is also a key contributor to the Morning Digest, a daily campaign news roundup, where he collaborates with colleagues David Nir and Stephen Wolf. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Elections Writer at Daily Kos from 2014 to 2018, where he focused on compiling election-related content.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Singer earned a Master's degree in Modern European History from Tulane University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Science from the same institution, which he obtained between 2008 and 2011. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in historical and political analysis, which informs his work in election reporting and analysis.
Background
Before joining Daily Kos, Jeff Singer gained experience as an intern at the California State Assembly District Office for Paul Fong in 2011. This internship, which lasted three months in Mountain View, CA, allowed him to engage with the political process at a local level. His early involvement in politics paved the way for his subsequent roles in election journalism.
Achievements
Jeff Singer has played a significant role in the production of The Downballot, a weekly podcast that discusses elections and political developments. His contributions to the Morning Digest and his leadership in calculating election results across congressional and state legislative districts highlight his expertise in election analysis and reporting.