How to watch MS NOW’s 2026 midterms election coverage
This midterm election has the potential to be one of the most consequential political events of the past decade, and the MS NOW newsroom is ready. Producers are finishing rundowns, reporters are talking to voters from Alaska to Maine to Texas, and our Membership team is primed to debut innovative methods that will enable interested Americans to participate in our coverage.
Read on to learn how you can join us to watch MS NOW’s live “We the People 2026” elections coverage, both on television and online, and participate in our exclusive, interactive Membership experiences.
How do I watch MS NOW?
Our wall-to-wall midterms coverage begins Monday, Nov. 2. Viewers can watch MS NOW across all major cable providers, including Verizon Fios, Xfinity/Comcast, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV, DISH, Contour TV/Cox and others. Cable users can also log in through connected TV devices as well.
No cable subscription? You’re still covered. With the MS NOW Membership, you can stream live TV on the MS NOW app and on the website at ms.now/live. New for the first time this midterm election, MS NOW Members can also watch our 24/7 live linear feed on a TV across major platforms, including Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, Google TV and Amazon Fire TV.
What time does MS NOW’s elections special begin?
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, you can expect special “We the People” editions of MS NOW’s regular programming from “Morning Joe” through “Deadline: White House,” with primetime election coverage kicking off at 6 p.m. ET.
Our very own Rachel Maddow will lead primetime coverage alongside Chris Hayes, Jen Psaki, Lawrence O’Donnell, Michael Steele, Symone Sanders Townsend, Ari Melber, Peter Alexander and Stephanie Ruhle,