How to watch 2026 US midterm election results on television and online

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 05:33 · Archive

Multiple news outlets are providing live coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections on Tuesday evening as Americans vote for Congress and state offices.

The 2026 midterm elections are being held on Tuesday, with voters across the United States choosing the entire House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats. Thirty-six states and three territories are also holding gubernatorial elections.

Major news networks are providing extensive coverage as polls close and results come in. Fox News Channel's 'Democracy 26' coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET and will be co-anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, with the Fox News Decision Desk providing race calls for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests. Fox Business will simulcast the coverage from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday, with overnight coverage led by Trace Gallagher.

NBC News' primetime coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET, featuring network figures including Tom Llamas, Savannah Guthrie, Kristen Welker and Hallie Jackson. Viewers can stream NBC's Decision 26 Election Night coverage on Peacock beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET. CNN has kicked off Election Day coverage at 12 a.m. ET, with Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper beginning special coverage at 4 p.m. ET from Washington, D.C.

Viewers in the United States can access coverage through multiple platforms. Fox News is available through Fox News Go with a participating television provider or through Fox One streaming. NBC, CNN and other networks are available on YouTube TV and Hulu Plus Live TV, both of which offer free trials. Free news streams are also available from NBC News Now, ABC News Live and CBS News 24/7.

International viewers can watch through regional broadcasters: BBC iPlayer in the UK, CBC Gem in Canada and SBS on Demand in Australia. Those travelling abroad can use virtual private networks to access their usual streaming services.

Fox News will provide live election night blogs and coverage on Fox News Digital, including Fox News Power Rankings and Fox News Voter Analysis as polls close across the country. The network will track results in key states including Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Maine and Florida.

How it is being reported

• Highlights of 2026 election night across the US – in picturesAs polls close and election results roll in, Americans across the country wait in anticipation and celebrate announced outcomes US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Continue reading...The Guardian · 4 Nov, 03:35
• Election Day 2026: How To Watch Election Night Results Live Online and on TVGet out to the polls and vote!New York Post · 3 Nov, 19:30
• US Midterm Elections 2026 live stream — where to watch results as they happenHere's how you can live stream US Midterm Elections coverage from anywhere in the world.TechRadar · 3 Nov, 17:00
• How to watch the 2026 midterm election results on Fox News across platformsAs polls close across the country on Tuesday, Fox News Channel, Fox News Digital and Fox's streaming service will deliver live results, race calls and analysis.Fox News · 3 Nov, 14:00

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