Dan Balz

Dan Balz

Journalism
🇺🇸United States
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Daniel Balz is an American journalist who worked for The Washington Post from 1978 to 2025. During his career at the Post, Balz served as the Texas-based Southwest correspondent, White House correspondent, Political Editor, and National Editor.

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Lifespan
1946 – Present
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5
Influenced By
7
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0

Background

Born in
Freeport
Educated at
University of Illinois systemFreeport High SchoolUIUC College of Media
Awards
🏆 John Chancellor Award🏆 Carey McWilliams Award🏆 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting

Timeline

  • 1946

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