O-Score proof

Encinitas mayor's race: Ehlers leads Viskanta by 27 votes after a reversal from election-night returns; San Marcos mayor's race at 36 votes — all unofficial

10O-Score10 · Fully overlooked0 of 13 major U.S. outlets as of Nov 4 (our publish date). · See proof →

Method note: Score reflects coverage as of publish date; changed Nov 2, 2026. Only articles dated on or before our publish date (Nov 4, 2026, ET) count. Later articles are listed as pickups and never lower the score.

Status history (2 events, ET)

9:10 PM ET, Nov 4, 2026 O-Score check: 10 (Fully overlooked) · 0 of 13 outlets counted
9:12 PM ET, Nov 4, 2026 Published

The math

Outlets checked: 13 major U.S. national outlets.
Confirmed reports of this story dated on or before our publish date: 0.
0 found → O-Score 10 (Fully overlooked). Higher means more overlooked.

Score	Meaning	Major U.S. outlets that covered it
10	Fully overlooked ← this story	0 of 13 outlets
8	Barely covered	1 outlet
6, 5	Lightly covered	2 outlets (6) · 3 outlets (5)
4, 3	Covered	4 outlets (4) · 5 outlets (3)
2, 1, 0	Widely covered	6–7 outlets (2) · 8–10 outlets (1) · 11–13 outlets (0)

Provisional: Headline search only (Google News and Bing News, 4 query variants per outlet, all 13 outlets searched, none unchecked). 60 other candidates were unrelated; a headline search can miss articles, so this may change on recheck.

Checked Nov 4, 2026, 9:10 PM ET · search window: 30 days back from the check.

Every outlet

Outlet	Result	Searches run
AP apnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:apnews.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:apnews.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:apnews.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:apnews.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:apnews.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:apnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Isaias moves north into Appalachians and mid-Atlantic; Southern California battered by Rachel - AP News US Coast Guard rescues 16 people and searches for more after mayday call off Mexico's Baja coast - AP News San Diego - AP News Peru's Fujimori becomes latest Latin American leader to visit notorious Salvadoran prison CECOT - AP News MICHELLE L. PRICE - AP News
Reuters reuters.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:reuters.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:reuters.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:reuters.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:reuters.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:reuters.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:reuters.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story When buses stopped running on Brazil election day, 'Lula's Army' grabbed their car keys - Reuters Investors poised for gridlock with Trump as Democrats sweep Congress - Reuters US private payrolls rise in October, ADP says - Reuters US market correction nearing end, Morgan Stanley strategists say - Reuters Belgian government in crisis after budget talks collapse - Reuters
The New York Times nytimes.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:nytimes.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:nytimes.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:nytimes.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Opinion \| The Trump Era Is Fading - The New York Times California 4th Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls - The New York Times Los Angeles Mayoral Election 2026: Latest Polls - The New York Times St. Petersburg, Fla., Mayoral Election 2026: Latest Polls - The New York Times In Texas’ Senate Race, Paxton and Talarico Converge on Key Battleground - The New York Times
The Washington Post washingtonpost.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:washingtonpost.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Michele Tafoya, NFL reporter turned Senate hopeful, toes the line on Trump - The Washington Post More college grads are finding jobs, but they’re still underemployed - The Washington Post Opinion \| Brace yourself, GOP. Trump’s Iran war and tariffs are going to sting. - The Washington Post How a record-breaking El Niño could supercharge California’s winter storms - The Washington Post Trump says he’ll accept the results after weeks of priming voters to doubt them - The Washington Post
The Wall Street Journal wsj.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:wsj.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:wsj.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:wsj.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:wsj.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:wsj.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:wsj.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story San Francisco Created a Car-Free Oasis by the Sea—and It’s Driving Locals Mad - WSJ PE Daily: Cox Capital Offers Loan Lifeline to Gated BDC Investors - WSJ Stocks Slide, Intel Plunges, Binance Hacked - WSJ Can James Talarico Convince Texas That He’s a Moderate? - WSJ Closing Arguments in the Texas Senate Race - Opinion: Potomac Watch - WSJ Podcasts - WSJ
CNN cnn.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:cnn.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:cnn.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:cnn.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:cnn.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:cnn.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:cnn.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story CNN Live Event/Special - CNN REI has fall deals on Columbia jackets, Prana fleeces and its in-house apparel - CNN El Niño myths busted - CNN Post-tropical storm lashing southwest with coastal flooding, heavy rain and strong winds - CNN Sitemap - November 2026 - CNN
Fox News foxnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:foxnews.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:foxnews.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:foxnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Radical socialist wing's huge night reveals ascending clout within Democratic Party - Fox News GIANNO CALDWELL: Bottoms ran Atlanta into the ground. We can’t let her do it to Georgia - Fox News Trump takes on heckler who interrupted speech during Texas rally - Fox News Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott rings Nasdaq closing bell in honor of network's 30th anniversary - Fox News Trump to honor Roger Clemens with Presidential Medal of Freedom: 'HUGE HONOR' - Fox News
NBC News nbcnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:nbcnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story California couple with 21 children, most born via surrogates, charged in ‘house of horrors’ abuse case - NBC News California residents are waking up to their homes sliding into the ocean. And the worst is yet to come. - NBC News GOP Sen. Ashley Moody wins special Senate election for Marco Rubio’s old seat in Florida - NBC News Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race - NBC News GOP Sen. Ashley Moody wins Florida Senate race, NBC News projects - NBC News
CBS News cbsnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:cbsnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Twin Cities Film Fest runs through Oct. 24 with 110-plus films and a pitch session for TV writers - CBS News Malibu beaches see damage from aftereffects of Tropical Storm Rachel - CBS News How to find your Texas sample ballot and key races in the 2026 midterm elections - CBS News California state testing data breach may impact millions of students, officials say - CBS News Hurricane Simon hitting western Mexico after tropical systems kill 6 - CBS News
ABC News abcnews.go.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:abcnews.go.com"
NPR npr.org	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:npr.org" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:npr.org" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:npr.org" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:npr.org" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:npr.org" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:npr.org" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:npr.org" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:npr.org" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story How bots are overtaking humans on the internet : The Indicator from Planet Money - NPR Dolores Huerta, labor leader and avid jazz fan, dies at 96 - NPR California gas prices have long plagued Democratic candidates. This year is different - NPR Tropical Storm Rachel downgraded as high winds and rain turn inward - NPR Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct - NPR
USA Today usatoday.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:usatoday.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:usatoday.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:usatoday.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Offensive Coordinator targets for the Oklahoma Sooners - Sooners Wire Who joined Trump at his Corpus Christi, Lubbock rallies in Texas - USA Today F1 United States Grand Prix brings high-speed action to Austin - USA Today Moments that defined Kimi Antonelli’s Formula One career - USA Today Do stocks rise or fall after elections? Here's what history says
Bloomberg bloomberg.com	Not found	google-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Encinitas mayor Ehlers site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "San Marcos mayor 36 votes site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Encinitas election 2026 site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "San Marcos close race site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "San Marcos close race site:bloomberg.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Chipotle Sales Beat as New Chicken, Chips Bring Diners Back - Bloomberg.com Europe Braces for Results of US Midterm Elections - Bloomberg.com What Different US Midterm Outcomes Could Mean for Markets - Bloomberg.com Los Angeles Bans New Oil Wells, Orders Phaseout of Old Ones - Bloomberg.com Maine Debate Highlights Heated Fight for Senate Control - Bloomberg.com

Pickups

We published: Nov 4, 2026 (ET).

No major-outlet pickup after our publish date yet.

Check history

Checked (ET)	Check	O-Score	Confirmed outlets	What changed
Nov 4, 2026, 9:10 PM ET	initial	10 Fully overlooked	0	No change

Search terms

“Encinitas mayor Ehlers”, “San Marcos mayor 36 votes”, “Encinitas election 2026”, “San Marcos close race”

Method

google-news
bing-news

A match counts only if the outlet’s own article is about this story, not a passing mention. “Not found” means not found by these methods; search engines index only part of each site. Stories are rechecked daily for pickups; the score itself is locked to coverage as of our publish date.