Patrick Svitek

Washington, D.C.

Education: Northwestern University, B.S. in journalism

Patrick Svitek is a reporter on National’s politics breaking news team. He joined The Washington Post in 2024. He previously worked at The Texas Tribune for nine years, most recently serving as its primary political correspondent. Before that, he was a reporter in the Houston Chronicle’s Austin bureau. He grew up in Connecticut and Indiana and previously lived in Austin and San Antonio.
Latest from Patrick Svitek

Trump delivers economic speech; Harris in Pittsburgh for debate prep

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

September 5, 2024

Georgia school shooting elevates gun violence as issue in Harris-Trump race

The shooting came as the two presidential candidates have been campaigning most prominently on issues including the economy, abortion rights and immigration.

September 5, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

In speech, Trump repeatedly insults Jewish Americans who back Democrats

Donald Trump also said Israel “will no longer exist” if Vice President Kamala Harris is elected. She has repeatedly expressed solidarity with the country.

September 5, 2024
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addresses the Economic Club of New York on Thursday in New York City.

Trump offers confusing plan to pay for U.S. child care with foreign tariffs

Trump made the comments Thursday at an event in New York City where he promised to lead a “national economic renaissance.”

September 5, 2024
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addresses the Economic Club of New York at Cipriani's on Sept. 5. in New York City.

Trump backs keeping Florida’s six-week abortion ban

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

August 30, 2024

Highlights: Kamala Harris gives first interview on CNN with Walz, Trump holds town hall

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

August 29, 2024

New Jersey Democrats pick state senator to replace Pascrell on November ballot

Nellie Pou is now likely to become the next House member from New Jersey’s solidly Democratic 9th Congressional District.

August 29, 2024
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.), seen in 2016, died earlier this month at 87.

Harris making push to put Georgia back in play

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

August 28, 2024

Harris prepares for return to the campaign trail with Georgia bus tour

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

August 27, 2024

Poll: Alsobrooks, Hogan locked in a tight Maryland Senate race

A poll conducted by AARP shows Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) and former governor Larry Hogan (R) deadlocked in their race.

August 27, 2024
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) is running for the Senate to represent Maryland as a Democrat; former Maryland governor Larry Hogan is running as a Republican.