How to watch live 2026 election results on CBS News
With control of Congress on the line in House and Senate races around the country, here's how to watch 2026 midterm election results on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The 2026 midterm elections will determine control of Congress and shape President Trump's agenda moving forward. Candidates are running for House seats and Senate races across all 50 states, as well as gubernatorial positions in 39 states and several high-profile measures, such as California's proposed billionaire tax.
CBS News will provide comprehensive live coverage of the election results and analysis on all platforms after polls close at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Viewers can tune in to the "America Decides: Election 2026" live coverage on TV and cable, hosted by Tony Dokoupil and Norah O'Donnell. Co-hosts Gayle King and Margaret Brennan will join the set, alongside CBS News political reporters Robert Costa, Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes, and Ed O'Keefe.
Election night updates will be provided by Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, with reporting from correspondents in Washington and across the country.
For those without cable, live coverage is available through the free CBS News app on connected TVs or smartphones, on Paramount+, and across all CBS News platforms. A special show, "Election 2026: The Nerd Show," hosted by Anthony Salvanto and Caitlin Huey-Burns, will air starting at 5 p.m. ET, featuring data experts and political analysts discussing the latest statistics and trends.
Prime-time coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET, anchored by Dokoupil and O'Donnell. Local CBS Stations will also be providing live coverage across 15 owned markets, with streams beginning at 4 p.m. ET and continuing throughout the evening.
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