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In order to study the role of the media in elections, the article focuses on the opinions expressed by world scholars on this issue. As a main aspect, attention is paid to studying the duties and responsibilities of the media in covering elections. According to well-known media theorists Bill Kovacs and Tom Rosenstiel,
such principles as truth, accuracy, objectivity, fairness and responsibility are important in journalistic practice. Let's also analyze in detail the dynamics of digital media in electoral processes. It is known that digital media are increasingly involved in all our political processes. In addition, we determined the connection of this international practice with the national legislation of Uzbekistan. In particular, the "Electoral Code" and other legal norms implementing the requirements for the media during electoral processes were considered.