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Herald Democrat

-4.00
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  • AllSides has low or initial confidence in this bias rating.

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Contents
  1. About Herald Democrat's Bias Rating
  2. What a "Left" Rating Means
  3. Details
  4. Confidence Level

About Herald Democrat's Bias Rating

Herald Democrat is a news media source with an AllSides Media Bias Rating™ of Left.

What a "Left" Rating Means

Sources with an AllSides Media Bias Rating of Left display media bias in ways that strongly align with liberal, progressive, or left-wing thought and/or policy agendas. This is our most liberal rating on the political spectrum.

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Details

The Herald Democrat has deep roots in the community, dating back to the 1800s. It was formed on Sept. 1, 1996, with the merger of the Denison Herald and the Sherman Democrat. The Herald began publishing in 1889, and the Democrat began in 1879. The main office is located in Sherman, with a bureau office in Denison.

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Confidence Level

Confidence is determined by how many reviews have been applied and consistency of data.

As of June 2026, AllSides has low or initial confidence in our Left rating for Herald Democrat. If we perform more bias reviews and gather consistent data, this confidence level will increase.