Michael Bender
About Michael Bender
Michael Bender is a political correspondent currently working at The New York Times since 2022, focusing on national political issues. He has extensive experience in political journalism, having previously worked for notable organizations such as Bloomberg LP, The Wall Street Journal, and The Palm Beach Post.
Work at The New York Times
Michael Bender has been serving as a Political Correspondent at The New York Times since April 2022. In this role, he focuses on national political issues, contributing to the newspaper's coverage of significant political events and developments from Washington, D.C.
Previous Experience in Political Journalism
Before joining The New York Times, Michael Bender worked at several notable publications. He was a Senior White House reporter at The Wall Street Journal from 2016 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a National Political Correspondent at Bloomberg LP from 2012 to 2016 and as a State Politics reporter at The Palm Beach Post from 2005 to 2010. His experience includes reporting on state politics in Florida and covering significant political events at the national level.
Education and Expertise
Michael Bender earned a Bachelor's degree in History from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in political journalism, allowing him to analyze and report on complex political issues effectively.
Authorship and Publications
Michael Bender authored the book 'Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost,' which offers an in-depth analysis of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. This work reflects his insights and experience in political reporting and analysis.
Background in Journalism
Michael Bender began his journalism career as an intern at the Dayton Daily News in the Statehouse bureau from 1999 to 2000. He has since held various reporting positions, including County Government reporter at The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction and Campus Editor at The Lantern Media Group during his time at Ohio State University.