Elyse Apel

Elyse Apel is an experienced journalist and communications professional, currently serving as an Elections Reporter for The Center Square at the Franklin News Foundation since July 2024. Apel has held various roles at Decision Desk HQ since November 2018, including Team Manager, where responsibilities include managing data and a team during elections. As an Independent Consultant and Freelance Writer for The American Spectator, Apel also provides expertise in social media marketing and coordination. Additional freelance writing experience includes contributions to Simply Hers Magazine, Hillsdale Daily News, and previous work with The Center Square. Apel has a strong editorial background as Digital Editor and Editor at The Hillsdale Collegian, alongside a tenure as a Student Worker at Mossey Library. An internship with the United States Senate involved research and constituent services. Elyse Apel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Journalism from Hillsdale College, graduating in May 2024.