Scripps News will provide at least six hours of live coverage of the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, with national reporting, election results and analysis from its Atlanta studios.
The national streaming news network will begin coverage at 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, with its news broadcast continuing through at least midnight, or extending as time warrants.
Alisyn Camerota and Del Walters will anchor the special programming, joined by Political Director Andrew Rafferty, who will provide election returns and data analysis, and Scripps News contributor Jon Leiberman. The network will also incorporate original polling conducted through its partnership with Talker Research and interactive features allowing viewers to participate in election discussions.
Correspondents will report from across the country, including Jay Gray in Texas, Alex Miller in Michigan, Stephanie Liebergen in Georgia and Nathaniel Reed in Maine, covering competitive congressional and gubernatorial races. Additional coverage will include reporting on election security, ballot disputes and the potential balance of power in Congress. Scripps News will supplement its national reporting with coverage from the company’s local television stations.
The network is scheduled to continue its election programming Wednesday, November 4, with “Aftermath of the 2026 Midterms,” a one-hour special beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
Election coverage will stream through Scripps News’ digital platforms and distribution partners, including Samsung TV Plus, Roku, YouTube TV, DIRECTV and Tablo, along with the network’s website and mobile application.
Scripps News is owned by the E. W. Scripps Company.
