# Midterm Elections Boost Cable News Viewers

> Midterm elections drive record cable news viewership as Fox, CNN and MS NOW surge.
- Title: Midterm Elections Boost Cable News Viewers · Adweek | Shortify
- Summary: Midterm elections drive record cable news viewership as Fox, CNN and MS NOW surge.
- Keywords: midterm elections, cable news, fox news, cnn, ms now, viewership, adults 25-54, Adweek
- Source: Adweek — https://adweek.com/tvnewser/week-of-nov-2-2026-cable-news-ratings-midterm-elections-bring-in-viewers
- Author: Mark Mwachiro
- Published: 2026-11-13T00:28:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: midterm elections, cable news, fox news, cnn, ms now, viewership, adults 25-54
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Midterm election coverage boosted cable news viewership with Fox leading total viewers, CNN dominating Adults 25-54, and MS NOW rising sharply.