Azi Paybarah

Washington, D.C.

National reporter covering campaigns and breaking politics news.

Education: University at Albany, B.A. in English

Paybarah joined The Washington Post in 2022. He previously covered politics for the New York Times, Politico New York and was a Knight-Wallace Fellow in 2017.
Latest from Azi Paybarah

Trump delivers economic speech; Harris in Pittsburgh for debate prep

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September 5, 2024

Republican Liz Cheney says she’s voting for Kamala Harris; Trump holds town hall

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September 4, 2024

Harris to hold final days of debate prep in Pennsylvania

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September 3, 2024

Candidates’ abortion positions back in spotlight

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August 31, 2024

Trump backs keeping Florida’s six-week abortion ban

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August 30, 2024

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

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August 29, 2024

Harris making push to put Georgia back in play

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August 28, 2024

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

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August 27, 2024

    Republicans flood TV with misleading ads about immigration, border

    The Washington Post analyzed more than 700 campaign ads that mention immigration to see how the issue is being presented to voters.

    August 18, 2024

    Harris calls for ‘opportunity economy’ during speech in N.C.

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

    August 16, 2024