Media responsibility in an election does not stop with the announcement of the result. Indeed, it is a continuing story, of important to the public, and includes reporting on electoral disputes mechanisms and the outcome of related cases[1],  the inauguration of those who are newly elected, the selection of a new government, and implementation of campaign promises.

Post election reporting is one of the most important elements of election coverage and of political reporting more generally. Reporters in healthy democracies continue to scrutinise electoral authorities and elected officials, through assessing their promises, actions, and policies, as time progresses. It is important for journalism education and training programs to include this on-going ‘watchdog’ role in courses, providing journalists with necessary research, analytical and writing skills to continue to carry out quality reporting of all branches of government between elections.