Having learned I would be out and about covering my first election for BBC Essex for the County Council in May, suddenly there was also the small matter of a General Election looming.
For the local election coverage, I reported overnight from Colchester on the divisions in this area. It was a case of juggling radio reports, gathering pictures and videos for social media and trying to grab a word with the winners and losers on the night.
Meet the team: Live from Colchester, @VictoriaPolley #LocalElections17 pic.twitter.com/UyPInhxa4V
— BBC Essex (@BBCEssex) May 4, 2017
Meanwhile there was plenty to do in the run up to the June General Election. As a reporter, I spent a lot of time speaking to the public and getting their thoughts.
We also held debates between candidates…
Live on BBC Essex this morning, Brentwood’s #GE2017 candidates debate the problem of the traveller sites which are angering residents. pic.twitter.com/VtIs2T7QQx
— BBC Essex (@BBCEssex) May 10, 2017
The day after the General Election, I went and spoke to University students about their thoughts on the result and the rise in young people voting.
A student from @Uni_of_Essex says she is very pleased that more young people are voting #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/pTfK6Po2h4
— BBC Essex (@BBCEssex) June 9, 2017