From Deadline · Ted Johnson · · 40s
NBC News Leads 2026 Midterm Viewership
NBC News drew 6.8 million primetime viewers for 2026 midterm results, beating rivals.
In brief
NBC News drew 6.8 million primetime viewers for 2026 midterm results, beating rivals. NBC News topped primetime viewership with 6.8 million viewers for 2026 midterm election results. Originally reported by Deadline.
NBC News Viewership
NBC News topped primetime viewership for 2026 midterm election results with 6.8 million viewers.
Competing Networks
ABC News followed with 5.12 million viewers, while MS NOW, CNN, Fox News, and CBS News trailed.
Viewership Ranking

NBC News led the primetime viewership for 2026 midterm results, with Nielsen reporting 6.8 million viewers.
The takeaway
NBC News topped primetime viewership with 6.8 million viewers for 2026 midterm election results.





