O-Score proof

Election Day: South Carolina House Majority Leader Micah Caskey trails Democrat Joe Madge by 101 votes in unofficial results, within the state's automatic-recount margin

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)

10:13 AM ET, Nov 4, 2026 O-Score check: 10 (Fully overlooked) · 0 of 13 outlets counted
10:20 AM 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). All 60 candidates were unrelated (other stories, section and results pages); a headline search can miss articles, so this may change on recheck.

Checked Nov 4, 2026, 10:13 AM ET · search window: 30 days back from the check.

Every outlet

Outlet	Result	Searches run
AP apnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:apnews.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:apnews.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:apnews.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:apnews.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:apnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections - AP News Ohio U.S. House Election Live Results 2026 - AP News Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say it was used politically - AP News NASA telescope is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission - AP News Law enforcement to beef up in Dallas entertainment district after shootings and nationwide violence - AP News
Reuters reuters.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:reuters.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:reuters.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:reuters.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:reuters.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:reuters.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Morning Bid: So much for a quiet day before the US midterms - Reuters Oil falls on Iran war uncertainty, US Democrats' midterm sweep - Reuters Global markets were already fragile. Big AI bets could break them - Reuters Weil's meltdown sparks scramble for firm's 700 associates - Reuters COMMENTARY: Boosting Western supply of refined critical metals means de-risking investment. But how? - Reuters
The New York Times nytimes.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:nytimes.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:nytimes.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Bloomberg Gives Democrats $80 Million in 11th-Hour Midterm Push - The New York Times Cross-Tabs: October 2026 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Michigan - The New York Times Cross-Tabs: October 2026 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Florida - The New York Times Is an AFC arms race next? What Chiefs, Bills need at the NFL trade deadline: Sando’s Pick Six - The Athletic - The New York Times Kirby Smart clarifies comments on players’ motivation in NIL era, laments roster limits - The New York Times
The Washington Post washingtonpost.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:washingtonpost.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Democrats plan big Trump probes if they win Congress. Then the real fights begin. - The Washington Post The corruption election: Democrats link Trump’s wealth to voters’ economic pain - The Washington Post Janeese Lewis George wins D.C. mayor’s race, becoming its first democratic socialist leader - The Washington Post When election night and College Football Playoff rankings coincide - The Washington Post JD Vance may announce a 2028 run. First, he has to get through the midterms. - The Washington Post
The Wall Street Journal wsj.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:wsj.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:wsj.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:wsj.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:wsj.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:wsj.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story The Grand Plan to Build America’s Most Expensive Neighborhood Is Collapsing - WSJ Opinion \| The 2026 Midterm Elections: Live Analysis and Commentary - WSJ Texas Election 2026: Live Results - WSJ How Alaska Became the Most Chaotic Senate Battleground in America - WSJ Trump to Remove Some Tariffs on Canada in Bid to Help Susan Collins - WSJ
CNN cnn.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:cnn.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:cnn.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:cnn.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:cnn.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:cnn.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story A historic blue wave, a stunning rejection of Trump and other takeaways from the midterms - CNN Voter polls - CNN A blue wave, a rejection of Trump and other takeaways from the midterms - CNN From the dark fleet to Russian diesel, there are no ‘silver bullets’ for bringing down fuel prices - CNN The best sales to shop this week: Coop, Dyson, Ninja and more - CNN
Fox News foxnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:foxnews.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:foxnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Democrat House candidate hit with felony summons at campaign event - Fox News GOP senator's 30-year reign ends as 5th-generation logger pulls off stunning upset - Fox News A look inside the Somali mall where Omar reappeared after DC raid raises more failed assimilation concerns - Fox News Ilhan Omar joins 'polarizing and dangerous' streamer at campaign event despite Democratic backlash - Fox News REP BRIAN MAST: We are protecting our troops from having our own tech used against them - Fox News
NBC News nbcnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:nbcnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story NBC News Exit Poll: How it works and how we use the results on election night - NBC News Floods and severe weather beset parts of the U.S. on Election Day - NBC News South Korea had the world’s lowest birth rate. How cash and childcare helped it rebound - NBC News Economy, court fights and Dem chaos: Final days of the 2026 midterm race - NBC News Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 26, officials say - NBC News
CBS News cbsnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:cbsnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Midterm elections preview: How might this year's vote change Washington? - CBS News Judge dismisses case against 2 ex-FBI officials in Hunter Biden probe - CBS News Convicted murderer at large after escaping Tennessee prison through fence, stealing truck - CBS News DEA whistleblower says agency allowed millions of fentanyl pills on the streets - CBS News Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to mounting legal challenges - CBS News
ABC News abcnews.go.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:abcnews.go.com"
NPR npr.org	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:npr.org" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:npr.org" google-news: "Joe Madge site:npr.org" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:npr.org" google-news: "House District 89 site:npr.org" bing-news: "House District 89 site:npr.org" google-news: "Caskey recount site:npr.org" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:npr.org" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Texas Election Results 2026: Live Updates : NPR - NPR Visuals What to watch on election night and why exit polls don't tell the whole story - NPR Western Kentucky welcomes data centers in hopes they make up for coal losses - NPR Legendary photographer on getting that perfect election night picture - NPR Drone photo award winners: Far-out landscapes. Ship recycling. Rugs, rugs, rugs! - NPR
USA Today usatoday.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:usatoday.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:usatoday.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Obituaries - USA Today Hegseth fired Nancy Lacore from the Navy. Now he could help her get to Congress - USA Today US defense contractor admits role in North Korean IT plot - USA Today Farmers fear a crisis coming. America can't afford to ignore them \| Opinion - USA Today Studs and duds for Patriots in heartbreaking primetime loss to Bears - Patriots Wire
Bloomberg bloomberg.com	Not found	google-news: "Micah Caskey site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Micah Caskey site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Joe Madge site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Joe Madge site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "House District 89 site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "House District 89 site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Caskey recount site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Caskey recount site:bloomberg.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Live Results and Map: 2026 US House Elections \| Key Races to Watch - Bloomberg.com Democrats Win US House Control, Move Closer to Senate Majority - Bloomberg.com A Guide to the US Midterm Elections’ Biggest Questions - Bloomberg.com Watch An Election Day Special With Nate Silver - Bloomberg.com Watch How Binance’s $6 Billion Heist Unfolded - 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, 10:13 AM ET	initial	10 Fully overlooked	0	No change

Search terms

“Micah Caskey”, “Joe Madge”, “House District 89”, “Caskey recount”

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.