The 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3 are shaping up to be one of the most consequential U.S. races in years.
This cycle has taken on the importance of a presidential election, with Democrats hoping it will serve as a referendum on Donald Trump‘s presidency as they anticipate recapturing control of the House and the Senate. Meanwhile, Republicans hope their efforts are convincing enough to retain one, if not both, chambers of Congress.
News networks are offering extensive coverage across channels on Tuesday, with reporters stationed in key states and anchors in the studio using the latest technology to share the results.
Here is a rundown of what each network has planned.
ABC News
- World News Tonight’s David Muir will lead seven hours of coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET, featuring its powerhouse political team including Linsey Davis, Martha Raddatz, Jonathan Karl, Mary Bruce, Pierre Thomas, Rachel Scott, and more.
- Anchors, correspondents, and reporters from ABC News and ABC Owned Television Stations will be stationed across the country, with on-the-ground reporting on 11 crucial election states.
BBC News
- Wall-to-wall coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET with chief presenters Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Clive Myrie.
- Joining them will be Carrie Dann, managing editor of The Cook Political Report, and a panel of leading Republican and Democratic strategists.
Bloomberg News
- Election Night special programming starts at 7 p.m. ET led by anchors Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz from global headquarters in New York. They’ll be joined by Rick Davis, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, former representatives Patrick McHenry, Adam Hodge, Tyler Kendall, and David Gura.
CBS News
- Beginning at 7 p.m. ET, election night coverage hosted by Tony Dokoupil and Norah O’Donnell will air across the CBS Television Network, CBS News 24/7, and digital platforms. They will be joined on set by Gayle King, Margaret Brennan, Robert Costa, Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes, and Ed O’Keefe.
- CBS News will offer a live election analysis show, Election 2026: The Nerd Show, on nonlinear platforms, hosted by Anthony Salvanto and Caitlin Huey-Burns. They will be joined by Democratic and Republican pollsters and other election data experts.
