Americans can follow the 2026 midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress and numerous state governorships, via live streams and television broadcasts on November 3. Key battleground states this election cycle include Texas, Michigan, Maine, Ohio, and Alaska. Polls begin closing at 6 p.m. ET in parts of Indiana and Kentucky, with results from crucial Senate races in Texas and Michigan expected after polls close at 9 p.m. ET.
Major national news networks such as FOX News, CNN, MS Now, and Newsmax TV will provide continuous election coverage throughout the day and into the evening. Local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC affiliates will also broadcast results and analysis. For those without cable, live TV streaming services offer an alternative. DIRECTV's MyNews package, which includes national and local news channels, can be accessed with a five-day free trial. Subscribers with a DIRECTV device can also stream Election HQ, featuring real-time results from the Associated Press and coverage from multiple networks on a single screen.