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How to watch 2026 midterm election results live
CBS News plans extensive coverage across TV, streaming and local stations as voters decide control of Congress and 39 governorships on November 3.
In brief
CBS News plans extensive coverage across TV, streaming and local stations as voters decide control of Congress and 39 governorships on November 3. CBS News will broadcast live 2026 midterm election coverage on television, streaming platforms and local stations starting at seven p.m. ET on Tuesday, November three…
What's at stake in 2026
Voters will decide all 435 House seats, 35 Senate races, and governor positions in 39 states. Control of Congress and President Trump's agenda hang in the balance.
CBS News coverage starts Tuesday
CBS News America Decides Election 2026 live coverage begins Tuesday at seven p.m. ET on TV and cable, with anchors Tony Dokoupil and Norah O'Donnell leading.
Who will be on air
Gayle King, Margaret Brennan, Robert Costa, Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe will join the anchors. Anthony Salvanto will provide live election updates throughout the evening.
Stream without cable
Live coverage streams on the free CBS News app, Paramount+, CBSNews.com and YouTube. Election 2026 The Nerd Show starts at five p.m. ET with Anthony Salvanto and Caitlin Huey-Burns.
Local station coverage across 15 markets
CBS Stations in Baltimore, Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minnesota, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sacramento and Texas will stream live local coverage.
When results start coming in
Poll closing times vary by state. First states close at seven p.m. ET, with California and Western states closing at eleven p.m. ET, Hawaii at midnight, and Alaska at one a.m. ET.
Coverage continues Wednesday
CBS News live coverage continues Wednesday on CBS Mornings and streams throughout the day on CBS News twenty-four seven as results continue to come in.
The essence
CBS News will broadcast live 2026 midterm election coverage on television, streaming platforms and local stations starting at seven p.m. ET on Tuesday, November three.
