Where to watch 2026 midterm election results: CBS News coverage and what to expect
What voters will decide
The elections put control of Congress and the future of President Trump's agenda at stake. Voters will cast ballots in all 435 House races and 35 Senate contests.
CBS News national coverage
Anchors Tony Dokoupil and Norah O'Donnell will lead coverage with CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King and Margaret Brennan, moderator of Face the Nation and chief foreign affairs correspondent. Political reporters Robert Costa, Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe are also part of the CBS News team.
Election data program begins
At 5 p.m. ET, CBS News will present Election 2026: The Nerd Show, focused on the latest election data. Anthony Salvanto, the network's executive director of elections and surveys, and congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns will host. Democratic and Republican pollsters, along with other election data experts, are set to join the program.
Local broadcast schedules
CBS News Baltimore will broadcast from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and again from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET, with updates throughout the evening. CBS News Philadelphia will be live from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET.
Why results may take time
Some races will take longer to report than others. The timing can depend on how close the contest is and on state rules for counting mail-in ballots.
Key points
- Voters are deciding all 435 House seats and 35 Senate races.
- Governor contests are on the ballot in 39 states.
- Election 2026: The Nerd Show begins at 5 p.m. ET.
- Race margins and mail-in ballot rules can affect when results arrive.