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Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate seat, Associated Press projects

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Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat by defeating Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, according to race calls and projections from the Associated Press, NBC and Decision Desk HQ on election night. The seat was held by retiring Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, who did not seek reelection. Turek, a state representative and former Paralympic wheelchair basketball athlete, will succeed Ernst. Coverage across the spectrum presents the result as a Democratic gain toward Senate control. The New Republic reports that Trump campaigned for Hinson in the final days before the vote.

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What happened

Key points

Each point shows who reports it, from Far Left to Far Right.

  1. Democrat Josh Turek defeated Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat.

    Across the spectrumReported byFar Left2Left3Center2Right1Far Right4See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The Daily Beast, The New Republic
    Left
    Al Jazeera English, The New York Times, NPR
    Center
    Newsweek, The Hill
    Right
    The Washington Times
    Far Right
    One America News, TheBlaze, The Epoch Times, The Daily Wire

  2. Turek will succeed retiring Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, who did not seek reelection.

    Reported byFar Left1Center1Far Right3See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The New Republic
    Center
    The Hill
    Far Right
    TheBlaze, The Epoch Times, The Daily Wire

  3. The Associated Press, NBC and Decision Desk HQ called or projected the race for Turek on election night.

    Reported byFar Left1Left1Center2Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The New Republic
    Left
    NPR
    Center
    Newsweek, The Hill
    Far Right
    The Daily Wire

  4. Turek is a state representative and former Paralympic wheelchair basketball athlete.

    Reported byFar Left2Left1Center1Right1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The Daily Beast, The New Republic
    Left
    The New York Times
    Center
    Newsweek
    Right
    The Washington Times
    Far Right
    The Daily Wire

  5. Democrats had not won an Iowa Senate race since 2008, according to one report.

    One outletThe New Republic· Far Left

  6. Trump campaigned for Hinson in the days before the vote, according to one report.

    One outletThe New Republic· Far Left

How each side tells it

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Every side reports that Democrat Josh Turek defeated Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson to flip Iowa’s open Senate seat. Right-side headlines stress a Democratic gain in a Trump-won state, while left-side headlines call it a Democratic breakthrough and center headlines focus on the result.

  • the left

    10 outlets · 1 opinion

    Mainstream left headlines state the Democratic win plainly, while the Daily Beast and New Republic frame it as a Republican collapse and a blow to Trump.

    Partisan shorthand“MAGA Candidate”MAGA is a movement label that names a candidate by a political faction rather than by party.More neutral: Republican candidateDisagree with this highlight? Loaded verb“Collapses”The verb implies a sudden failure of the candidate rather than a loss in a vote count.More neutral: losesDisagree with this highlight? in Sensational language“Red State Meltdown”The word meltdown adds drama that the election result does not state.More neutral: Iowa Senate raceDisagree with this highlight?
    The Daily BeastFar LeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    2 outlets

    Center headlines report the win plainly, naming Turek and the seat, and place it within the wider Senate fight.

    Josh Turek Defeats Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race
    NewsweekCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    11 outlets

    Right headlines stress a Democratic flip of a Republican-won state, with Far Right outlets using ‘flips blue’ and ‘another red seat’ framing; the Washington Times reports it plainly.

    Democrat Josh Turek Flips Another Middle America Red Senate Seat
    The Daily WireFar RightAll right-leaning headlines

The words they chose

Language to notice

Words that carry a judgement beyond the facts. Tap a highlighted word anywhere on the page to see why.

  • Left8

    proved unpopularrantedShockwaves erupteddramatic victory

  • Center0

    No loaded words in its own voice.

  • Right4

    widespread economic discontenttake your tax dollarsnightmaredunks

In the outlets’ own words

  • Absolutist framing

    widespread economic discontentMore neutral: economic concerns among voters

    The phrase presents a contested reading of voter motives as settled fact.

    …marks a breakthrough for Democrats in the Midwest and underscores the widespread economic discontent hurting the GOP up and down the ballot.

    Used byThe Daily Wire (Far Right)

  • Absolutist framing

    proved unpopularMore neutral: a Republican agenda in Washington, which Turek campaigned against

    It presents a contested assessment of voter opinion as settled fact, and the excerpt cites no poll or vote to support it.

    …tied Hinson to President Donald Trump and a Republican agenda in Washington that proved unpopular with voters in Iowa.

    Used byNBC News (Left)

  • Loaded verb

    take your tax dollarsMore neutral: He voted for welfare benefits for illegal immigrants.

    The phrase frames a vote on welfare spending as taking money from readers, which goes beyond describing the vote itself.

    He voted to take your tax dollars and give welfare benefits to illegal immigrants.

    Used byTownhall (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    rantedMore neutral: spoke about

    The verb describes the speech with contempt rather than neutral reporting.

    Over the weekend, Trump campaigned in support of Hinson, where he ranted about her weight loss.

    Used byThe New Republic (Far Left)

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  • Sensational language

    Shockwaves eruptedMore neutral: Results were announced Tuesday night

    The phrase describes a dramatic public reaction the article does not document, adding drama to a routine result.

    Shockwaves erupted Tuesday night after Democrat Josh Turek defeated Rep.

    Used byRaw Story (Far Left)

  • Sensational language

    nightmareMore neutral: setback

    The word supplies a dramatic judgement of Trump's position that the reported result does not state.

    Trump's Iowa nightmare becomes reality as Republican Ashley Hinson loses to Paralympic champion Josh Turek…

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

  • Loaded verb

    dunksMore neutral: defeats

    The verb borrows a sports image to present one candidate's win as a humiliation of the other, adding drama the result does not require.

    Josh Turek dunks GOP Rep.

    Used byNew York Post (Right)

  • Sensational language

    dramatic victoryMore neutral: win

    The adjective adds drama to a result that the description otherwise reports plainly.

    Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek pulled off a dramatic victory by flipping an Iowa Senate seat from red to blue in a competitive race against…

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Absolutist framing

    cemented the Senate majorityMore neutral: moved Democrats closer to a Senate majority

    One Senate seat does not settle control of the chamber, so the phrase presents a contested outcome as settled.

    …and gold-medal Paralympian gave Democrats another seat as they cemented the Senate majority on a path that took them directly through the Hawkeye State.

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Partisan shorthand

    MAGA CandidateMore neutral: Republican candidate

    MAGA is a movement label that names a candidate by a political faction rather than by party.

    MAGA Candidate Collapses in Red State Meltdown

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    CollapsesMore neutral: loses

    The verb implies a sudden failure of the candidate rather than a loss in a vote count.

    MAGA Candidate Collapses in Red State Meltdown

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Sensational language

    Red State MeltdownMore neutral: Iowa Senate race

    The word meltdown adds drama that the election result does not state.

    MAGA Candidate Collapses in Red State Meltdown

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

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Side by side

What each side leads with and what it leaves out. Open a side to read its headlines.

From the left

10 outlets · 1 opinion

Leads with

  • Democratic gain toward Senate control
  • Turek’s Paralympic background
  • Trump’s role in Hinson’s campaign
See the 11 headlines from the leftHide the headlines
  • The Daily BeastFar Left

    Partisan shorthand“MAGA Candidate”MAGA is a movement label that names a candidate by a political faction rather than by party.More neutral: Republican candidateDisagree with this highlight? Loaded verb“Collapses”The verb implies a sudden failure of the candidate rather than a loss in a vote count.More neutral: losesDisagree with this highlight? in Sensational language“Red State Meltdown”The word meltdown adds drama that the election result does not state.More neutral: Iowa Senate raceDisagree with this highlight?

    Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek pulled off a Sensational language“dramatic victory”The adjective adds drama to a result that the description otherwise reports plainly.More neutral: winDisagree with this highlight? by flipping an Iowa Senate seat from red to blue in a competitive race against GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson. …

    Read at The Daily Beast (opens in a new tab)
  • Al Jazeera EnglishLeft

    Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat

    Turek beat Republican Ashley Hinson, a US House member.

    Read at Al Jazeera English (opens in a new tab)
  • The New York TimesLeft

    Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats

    Mr. Turek, a Paralympian and state representative, defeated Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican, in one of this year’s top Senate races.

    Read at The New York Times (opens in a new tab)
  • NPRLeft

    Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa

    Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.

    Read at NPR (opens in a new tab)
  • The GuardianLeft

    Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race to hand Democrats major victory in Republican state

    Ashley Hinson loses heated contest in former swing state, a sign Republicans may be losing rural voters US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Democrat Josh Turek has won the US Senate race in Iowa , handing his party a significant victory in a …

    Read at The Guardian (opens in a new tab)
  • Raw StoryFar Left

    Iowa elects a Democratic senator for the first time in 18 years as Turek beats Hinson

    Shockwaves erupted Tuesday night after Democrat Josh Turek defeated Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) in Iowa’s Senate race, flipping a Republican-held seat in one of the most closely watched contests of the midterm cycle. …

    Read at Raw Story (opens in a new tab)
  • CBS NewsLeft

    Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race

    Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race, CBS News projects, in a major pickup for Democrats as they seek to take control of the upper chamber.

    Read at CBS News (opens in a new tab)
  • Mother JonesFar Left

    Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat

    Paralympian Josh Turek has won his latest match—a victory against Iowa GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson to become the state’s junior senator–elect, NBC News and Decision Desk HQ projected Tuesday night: Turek, a Iowa state legislator long seen as a prime candidate to help flip the Senate …

    Read at Mother Jones (opens in a new tab)
  • NBC NewsLeft

    Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat, giving Democrats a boost in the fight for the majority

    Democrat Josh Turek defeated Republican Rep.

    Read at NBC News (opens in a new tab)
  • BloombergLeft

    Josh Turek Wins Iowa Senate Election in Key Democratic Pickup

    Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa’s US Senate race, flipping a Republican-held seat in the Midwestern state and delivering a major pickup for Democrats as the party appeared close to flipping control of the chamber.

    Read at Bloomberg (opens in a new tab)
  • The New RepublicFar LeftOpinion

    Democrats Even Won a Senate Seat in Iowa—Shout-Out Josh Turek

    Iowa Democratic state Representative Josh Turek won his state’s Senate race Tuesday, defeating Republican Representative Ashley Hinson. Turek beat Hinson with 51–45, at 79 percent reporting, according to Decision Desk HQ. He will replace retiring GOP Senator Joni Ernst. …

    Read at The New Republic (opens in a new tab)

From the center

2 outlets

Leads with

  • Democratic gain toward Senate control
  • Close polling before election night
  • Vote totals at the time of the call
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  • NewsweekCenter

    Josh Turek Defeats Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race

    Iowa is among several key Senate races unfolding this year as Republicans seek to defend their House and Senate majorities.

    Read at Newsweek (opens in a new tab)
  • The HillCenter

    Democrat Josh Turek flips Senate seat in Iowa

    Democrat Josh Turek is projected to win the Iowa Senate race as his party closes in on a Senate majority, according to a projection by Decision Desk HQ. Turek defeated Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in a closely-tough race to flip the seat vacated by retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R). …

    Read at The Hill (opens in a new tab)

From the right

11 outlets

Leads with

  • Democrats flipping a red state
  • Economic discontent, fuel prices and tariffs
  • Setback for Republicans and the GOP
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Who reported it when

How the coverage built up

  • Left

    5 hr 14 min later

    Its first report, Nov 3, 11:18 PM EST

  • Center

    5 hr 15 min later

    Its first report, Nov 3, 11:18 PM EST

  • Right

    First to report

    The Daily Wire, Nov 3, 6:03 PM EST

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  1. The Daily WireFar RightNov 3, 6:03 PM EST
  2. BloombergLeftNov 3, 11:18 PM EST
  3. The HillCenterNov 3, 11:18 PM EST
  4. NBC NewsLeftNov 3, 11:23 PM EST
  5. TownhallFar RightNov 3, 11:25 PM EST
  6. Mother JonesFar LeftNov 3, 11:29 PM EST
  7. CBS NewsLeftNov 3, 11:32 PM EST
  8. Raw StoryFar LeftNov 3, 11:34 PM EST
  9. The GuardianLeftNov 3, 11:37 PM EST
  10. NPRLeftNov 3, 11:37 PM EST
  11. Washington ExaminerRightNov 3, 11:39 PM EST
  12. The Daily CallerFar RightNov 3, 11:40 PM EST
  13. Daily MailRightNov 3, 11:42 PM EST
  14. The New York TimesLeftNov 3, 11:42 PM EST
  15. New York PostRightNov 3, 11:48 PM EST
  16. The Washington TimesRightNov 3, 11:50 PM EST
  17. NewsweekCenterNov 3, 11:51 PM EST
  18. Al Jazeera EnglishLeftNov 3, 11:55 PM EST
  19. The Daily BeastFar LeftNov 3, 11:55 PM EST
  20. The Epoch TimesFar RightNov 3, 11:57 PM EST
  21. TheBlazeFar RightNov 4, 12:19 AM EST
  22. One America NewsFar RightNov 4, 12:53 AM EST
  23. Breitbart NewsFar RightNov 4, 12:59 AM EST

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