# CNN Anchors Host Midterm Election Specials

> CNN's top anchors will host Sunday night specials ahead of U.S. midterms starting October 11.
- Title: CNN Anchors Host Midterm Election Specials · Adweek | Shortify
- Summary: CNN's top anchors will host Sunday night specials ahead of U.S. midterms starting October 11. CNN will rotate its primetime anchors to host special election…
- Keywords: cnn, abby phillip, laura coates, kaitlan collins, erin burnett, anderson cooper, jessica dean, midterms 2026, election night, countdown to election night, cnn newsnight, cnn international
- Source: Adweek — https://adweek.com/tvnewser/cnns-top-anchors-to-host-sunday-night-specials-ahead-of-midterms
- Author: Mark Mwachiro
- Published: 2026-10-09T18:25:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cnn, abby phillip, laura coates, kaitlan collins, erin burnett, anderson cooper, jessica dean, midterms 2026, election night, countdown to election night, cnn newsnight, cnn international
## CNN Launches Midterm Specials
CNN will rotate its primetime anchors each weekend starting october 11 for election coverage.
## Abby Phillip Begins Rotation
Abby Phillip kicks off the rotation with a special edition of cnn newsnight on october 11.
## Final Election Coverage
Erin Burnett hosts a 6 p.m. et special and Anderson Cooper a 8 p.m. et special the last sunday before midterms.
## Key takeaway

CNN will rotate its primetime anchors to host special election coverage starting October 11.