WATCH LIVE: Election night 2026 PBS News special coverage

PBS NewsHour · Kim Chandler; David Fischer; Associated Press · 2026-10-30 18:42 UTC

PBS News' live special coverage of the 2026 midterms will begin at 6 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

President Donald Trump might not be on the ballot, but this year's midterm elections will set the stage for the final years of his presidency.

PBS News' live special coverage of the 2026 midterms will begin at 6 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Watch in the player above.

Democrats have been gaining ground with voters on issues such as affordability and the Iran War as Americans weigh how Trump-led policies are affecting their daily lives. In the final PBS News/NPR/Marist poll before Election Day, Democrats hold an 8-point lead among likely voters in the fight for control of Congress.

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