Shania Shelton

Associate Writer, CNN Politics

Shania Shelton is an associate campaign writer covering election and breaking news for CNN Politics.
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About

Shania Shelton is an associate campaign writer covering election and breaking news for CNN Politics.

Prior to her role, she was an associate producer, where she produced and wrote for the campaign and newsletter teams, while working across teams to enhance the 2022 midterm coverage for digital audiences.

Shelton started with CNN in 2020 as an intern, first with the global digital programming team and then with CNN Politics. She continued her career in Washington D.C. as a news associate in 2021.

Shelton is an Atlanta native and graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees in Journalism and Political Science.