2026 Election
C-SPAN taps YouTube creators for Election Night coverage
The YouTube creators will host separate programs on C-SPAN 2 and C-SPAN 3, contributing to the network's commercial-free coverage on Election Night.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Supreme Court blocks order forcing FCC ruling on political ad rates
The Supreme Court said federal law requires the FCC to resolve administrative challenges but does not establish a specific deadline for doing so.
Appeals court rejects FCC bid to delay decision on political advertising rates
The Fourth Circuit issued two separate 2-1 orders denying requests from the FCC and Republican congressional committees.
NEW DETAILS
NewsNation sets midterm election town hall with Chris Cuomo, Stephen A. Smith
The town hall will use new polling from Decision Desk HQ and “The Hill” to guide the discussion.
KNBC, KVEA to host debate with Los Angeles mayoral candidates
The debate will take place on October 13, available on broadcast and free streaming TV.
Nexstar stations commit to 17 midterm debates across 12 states
The debates will feature candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor and lieutenant governor between now and November 3.
KPI: Political ad spending expected to hit $12 billion as midterm races heat up
Broadcast television remains the largest projected category at $4.88 billion for this year’s races, KPI said.
AdImpact: August brings $796.5 million in political ad spending to stations
The figure marks a 63 percent increase from July and 47 percent above August 2022 rates, according to the measurement firm.
DATA
VAB: Most prospective voters engage with ad-supported TV
Viewers exposed to political messaging on TV are more likely to engage, seek information and take action.