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How to follow the US midterm elections on the BBC

How to follow the US midterm elections on the BBC

Summary

The BBC outlines how audiences can follow the US midterm elections on 3 November 2026 through its website, app, television, radio and podcasts. Its election coverage will include live results and analysis, with projections based on data from the Associated Press and CBS; states will certify official results later.

Key Facts

  • The BBC’s online election results programme is scheduled to begin at 18:30 EST (23:30 GMT) on Tuesday, 3 November.
  • The programme will air on BBC One and the BBC News Channel, and will also be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC News YouTube.
  • The BBC website and app will provide live updates, text and video coverage, and an interactive service tracking vote counts in every state.
  • BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service are scheduled to begin special coverage at 18:00 EST (23:00 GMT).
  • BBC Breakfast and the Radio 4 Today programme are scheduled to cover results and reaction from 01:00 EST (06:00 GMT) on Wednesday, 4 November.
  • The BBC says it uses election results from the Associated Press and CBS, and calls a race when its partners project that a candidate has an unbeatable lead.
  • A BBC projection is not an official result; states certify final results, often days or weeks after election day.
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