How 9 of the major US newspapers covered the day’s news on their front pages. Below: a cross-paper read of the stories that dominated, who emphasised what, and what was omitted.
US Edition · 7 of 9 mastheads compared
Midterm Elections and Independent Voter Influence
Covered by:Los Angeles TimesBoston Sunday GlobeThe Philadelphia InquirerThe Minnesota Star TribuneThe Arizona RepublicTampa Bay Times
Regional papers approach the final hours of the midterm campaign by examining local demographic shifts, such as suburban independent registration growth in Pennsylvania and Florida, or by providing broad biographical snapshots of statewide candidates in Minnesota and Arizona. National and western titles emphasize the broader electoral stakes and potential legislative reckoning for the governing party.
Donald Trump's Rhetoric and National Political Influence
Covered by:The New York TimesLos Angeles TimesBoston Sunday GlobeThe Minnesota Star Tribune
While the Los Angeles Times and Boston Globe focus on Trump's role as a central polarizing force shaping the broader midterm landscape, The New York Times dedicates its lead story to a critical linguistic and behavioral assessment of his unscripted rally remarks and age-related stability.
Notable US omission: Detailed international wire reporting regarding foreign affairs developments and specific federal preparations for potential executive enforcement tactics during the election.
