Aaron Blake is an American journalist and senior reporter for The Washington Post.
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Best Known For:The television program The Fix
Breakthrough:Developed a national political reporting career through The Washington Post and The Fix
10 Quick Facts About Aaron Blake
- Full Name: Aaron Blake
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The television program The Fix
- Current Role: Senior reporter
- Current Employer: The Washington Post
- Marital Status: Married
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Journalist, Reporter, Commentator / Analyst, and Digital Journalist
- Beats: Politics / Government
Aaron Blake Age
Aaron Blake's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended University of Minnesota.
- University of Minnesota
Career & Work
Aaron Blake's career includes news and reporting roles with The Washington Post and CNN.
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Senior political reporter and analyst
Period: Until 2025
Organization: CNN
Role: Senior Reporter
Period: 2025–
Organization: Minneapolis Star Tribune
Role: Political journalist
Details: Minnesota · Covered political issues before advancing into national political journalism.
Organization: The Hill
Role: Staff writer
Details: Reported on congressional and presidential campaigns.
Rise to Fame
Aaron Blake rose to prominence for his role for the podcast Post Reports.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Post Reports, Campaign Moment, and The Fix.
Podcasts
- Podcast: Post Reports (Political podcast host) — Hosted political podcast coverage during his time at The Washington Post
- Podcast: Campaign Moment (Host) — Political podcast format associated with his Washington Post reporting
- Work: The Fix (Political reporter and managing editor) — Political analysis blog associated with The Washington Post
Notable Coverage
- US Congressional and Presidential Elections - The Washington Post - Leads comprehensive data analysis and analytical coverage for public policy tracking
Lesser Known Facts
- Blake worked in Minnesota journalism before building a career covering national politics in Washington.
- He served as managing editor of The Fix, a political analysis publication associated with The Washington Post.
- He moved from The Washington Post to CNN in May 2025.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Aaron Blake
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
