Fox News Channel emerged as the most-watched cable news network on the night of the 2026 midterm elections, attracting an average of 4.3 million total viewers during primetime. The network's coverage outperformed both CNN, which garnered 4.1 million viewers, and MS NOW, which had 3.7 million.
Amidst the election night coverage, Democrats achieved a significant victory, retaking control of both the House and the Senate. This outcome was widely characterized as a "blue tsunami," with Democratic gains extending to Senate races in states like South Carolina, Texas, Kansas, and Iowa, areas that have historically been Republican strongholds.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York is positioned to become the first Black Speaker of the House. The leadership of the Senate remains less certain, with questions surrounding whether Senator Chuck Schumer of New York will secure enough support from newly elected Democrats to retain his position as Majority Leader.
Fox News Digital also reported substantial engagement on election night, with double-digit increases in key metrics. The network registered 3.3 million social media interactions across platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, and achieved 15.4 million YouTube video views. Fox News' "Democracy 26: Election Night" special was co-anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, and featured analysis from a range of network personalities, including Dana Perino, Brit Hume, Harold Ford Jr., Bill Hemmer, Sandra Smith, Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, and Sean Hannity. President Donald Trump also made an appearance, calling in to discuss the midterm results with Baier and MacCallum.