Press & Politicians Spelling Bee

Relationships between politicians and the media who cover them have become increasingly intense, but on Wednesday, June 10 in the National Press Club’s historic ballroom, fun and friendly competition will prevail as lawmakers and reporters compete in the uproariously entertaining Press & Politicians Spelling Bee.

The first such event was held in 1913, with newly elected President Woodrow Wilson in the audience for the inaugural showdown, which was won by members of the House and Senate. The spelling bee was reinstated on its 100th anniversary in 2013 and has become a Washington tradition since.

Continuing with tradition, Scripps National Spelling Bee will provide the words, pronouncer, and judges.

Proceeds from the spelling bee support the Club's nonprofit affiliate, the National Press Club Journalism Institute (EIN: 52-1750908). The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes First Amendment values by equipping journalists in Washington, D.C., and nationwide with the skills, knowledge, standards, resources, and networks to empower and inform the public. The Institute serves 9,000+ journalists annually through its training, press freedom efforts, scholarships, and more.

Event sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Institute Executive Director Beth Francesco to place your sponsorship order.

SPELLERS:

Congresswoman Hillary J. Scholten

Michigan’s Third Congressional District

Katie Vogel

Politics and D.C. editor at The Associated Press

Congressman Don Beyer

Virginia's Eighth Congressional District

Rachel S. Cohen

defense reporter at Federal News Network

Congressman Sean Casten

Illinois' Sixth Congressional District

Alex Clearfield

Deputy Team Lead, Litigation at Bloomberg Industry Group

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Ohio's Ninth Congressional District

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