From Adweek · Mark Mwachiro · · 1m 10s
Midterm Elections Boost Cable News Viewers
Midterm elections drive record cable news viewership as Fox, CNN and MS NOW surge.
In brief
Midterm elections drive record cable news viewership as Fox, CNN and MS NOW surge. Midterm election coverage boosted cable news viewership with Fox leading total viewers, CNN dominating Adults 25-54, and MS NOW rising sharply. Originally reported by Adweek.
Midterm Election Impact
Midterm elections brought record cable news viewership as networks capitalized on election night coverage.
Fox News Performance
Fox News held top spot in total viewers on election night and remained the preferred news channel for the week.
CNN Dominance
CNN achieved its best election day performance since 2024 with strong gains in both total viewers and Adults 25-54 demographics.
MS NOW Growth
MS NOW saw significant increases in viewership across both primetime and total day with strong demographic gains.
Viewership Comparison
Fox News averaged 1.862 million total viewers and 228,000 Adults 25-54 viewers during primetime for the week of November 2, 2026.
Year-Over-Year Shifts
Fox News saw declines year-over-year in total viewers but maintained gains in the Adults 25-54 demographic compared to the previous year.
At a glance
Midterm election coverage boosted cable news viewership with Fox leading total viewers, CNN dominating Adults 25-54, and MS NOW rising sharply.
