Question: How much television coverage is there usually of local elections? Group of answer choices very little; in large media markets, there are too many local elected officials and they are too little known to attract much attention. somewhat; local media will focus on one city council race each election cycle and provide extensive coverage of that race. much; candidates in local elections are often local celebrities and attract a great deal of attention of the news media. a good bit; local media will often cover a popular mayor running for reelection.