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How to follow the US midterm elections on the BBC
The BBC offers comprehensive coverage of the US midterm elections on Tuesday 3 November across online, TV, radio and podcasts.
In brief
The BBC offers comprehensive coverage of the US midterm elections on Tuesday 3 November across online, TV, radio and podcasts. The BBC will cover the US midterm elections on Tuesday 3 November across all platforms, with results coverage starting at 18:30 EST. Originally reported by BBC News.
Midterms set to shape two years of US politics
The US midterm elections take place on Tuesday 3 November, with results set to shape the next two years of American politics.
Online coverage starts when polls close
BBC News will stream its election results programme from 18:30 EST, available on the BBC News website, app, iPlayer and YouTube with live updates.
TV coverage from Washington with key correspondents
BBC One and BBC News Channel will broadcast live from Washington from 18:30 EST, hosted by Clive Myrie from the Capitol with Sumi Somaskanda and Caitríona Perry in the studio.
Radio and daily podcast coverage throughout the week
BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service will carry special coverage from Washington starting at 18:00 EST. Americast becomes a daily podcast with Justin Webb, Sarah Smith, Anthony Zurcher and Marianna Spring.
How the BBC calls election results
The BBC uses AP news agency and CBS to provide results.When partners are confident one candidate has an unbeatable lead, they project the winner.This projection nearly always proves correct when all votes are counted.
What it means
The BBC will cover the US midterm elections on Tuesday 3 November across all platforms, with results coverage starting at 18:30 EST.
