Hannah Schoenbaum is a government and politics reporter for the Associated Press, currently based in Utah, where she covers the Legislature, the governor’s office, courts, elections, and major breaking news across the Mountain West. Known for her precise reporting and ability to translate complex policy debates into accessible stories, she also contributes to the AP’s award‑winning coverage of LGBTQ+ legislation across all 50 statesLinkedIn. Her work reflects a commitment to clarity, accountability, and public‑service journalism.

Before joining the AP’s Utah bureau, Schoenbaum covered North Carolina state government for the AP, reporting on the General Assembly, statewide elections, and the governor’s office. She previously worked as a freelance congressional reporter in Washington, D.C., writing for outlets including USA Today, The Hill, UPI, and the Albany Times Union while completing her graduate studies at Northwestern University’s Medill School of JournalismLinkedIn+1. Her enterprise reporting has explored issues such as discrimination against Black farmers and inequities affecting urban Native American communities, with some of her work cited in the congressional record.

An alumna of Boston University, Schoenbaum began her career as the Massachusetts Statehouse correspondent for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. She is also an active member and Utah chapter leader of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ JournalistsLinkedIn. Across her roles, she has built a reputation for rigorous reporting, inclusive storytelling, and a deep understanding of how policy decisions shape people’s lives.