2026 Election
Nexstar CEO to Wall Street: Political ad windfall isn’t a fluke
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook expects political ad spending to remain elevated through the 2028 presidential election cycle, unless campaign finance laws change.
Kinetiq: Republicans outspent Democrats in 2026 midterm advertising
Republicans spent $2.95 billion on general-election advertising tracked by Kinetiq, compared with $2.59 billion for Democrats.
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TV networks, platforms outline extensive 2026 midterm election coverage
Major television news networks will provide live coverage of the November 3 midterm elections, with streaming platforms launching new, interactive features.
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C-SPAN to simulcast Election Night coverage on YouTube for free
Streamers who want to watch C-SPAN for free will be able to do so on YouTube, a spokesperson confirmed this week.
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C-SPAN plans 20 hours of live, commercial-free midterm election coverage
C-SPAN's flagship channel will offer rolling coverage of facts-first election news, while C-SPAN 2 and C-SPAN 3 will feature simulcasts from YouTube pundits.
Premion: Political ad buyers warm to streaming’s targeted features
A Premion survey found 32 percent of advertising decision-makers plan to spend money on political campaigns over the next six to 12 months.
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DIRECTV bringing back Election HQ pop-up channel in November
DIRECTV is resurrecting its Election HQ pop-up channel about two years after the satellite and streaming company first tested it.
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FCC’s Gomez urges NAB to defend broadcasters against polling investigations
In a letter on Friday, Gomez accused the Trump administration of trying to influence news reporting by broadcasters ahead of the midterm election.
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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.
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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.
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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.