How to Watch 2026 Midterm Election Results on DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
For midterm election results on Tuesday, November 3, tune to a news network included in your DIRECTV package or a local broadcast station carried at your address. CNN is channel 202, FOX News is 360 and MS NOW is 356. Local broadcast channel numbers depend on your ZIP code.
DIRECTV channel finder for election results
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Check before November 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CNN | 202 | Package inclusion and current election-night guide |
| FOX News | 360 | Package inclusion |
| FOX Business | 359 | Package inclusion |
| MS NOW | 356 | Search the guide under its current name |
| NewsNation | 307 | Package inclusion |
| C-SPAN / C-SPAN2 | 350 / 351 | Current program listings |
| ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS | Local station number | Whether DIRECTV carries the affiliate at your address |
These are DIRECTV Signature-lineup channel numbers. Streaming and satellite availability can differ by plan, device and location. Confirm the guide for your account rather than assuming every news network is included.
Choose national or local results coverage
National news channels follow races across the country; local affiliates may focus on state, county and municipal contests. Keep your local station available alongside a national feed when you want both perspectives. Use your DIRECTV DVR to record a second program if your equipment and plan support it.
ABC election-night coverage
ABC’s November 3 program is listed for 8–11 p.m. Eastern. Find your local ABC station in the DIRECTV guide and confirm it is carried at your address. See the current ABC program listings and allow for local scheduling changes.
Free ways to follow the returns
CBS News 24/7 and NBC News NOW offer free streams on their own websites and apps. CBS's main election-night special starts at 7 p.m. Eastern and is also available through CBS News 24/7. NBC's announced coverage begins at 5 p.m. Eastern, with most NBC affiliates joining at 6:30 p.m.
Before coverage begins
- Confirm the channel is in your package and works on your chosen screen.
- Check whether the channel is available away from home through the DIRECTV app.
- Keep your sign-in details ready for any separate streaming app.
- Allow extra recording time; close contests may take longer to resolve.
This page is a television and streaming guide. For voting locations, polling hours and official results, use your state or local election office's information. Networks' race projections can precede official certification.
For the companion guide, see announced election-night coverage start times.
Need help comparing TV packages? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Reviewed October 26, 2026. Network schedules, local carriage and package contents may change. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.