SiriusXM Unveils Around-the-Clock Coverage of the 2026 Midterm Elections
Live election night coverage across P.O.T.U.S., Patriot, Urban View, Progress, and The Megyn Kelly Channel brings listeners results, analysis, and reactions from across the political spectrum
Stephen A. Smith to broadcast live on P.O.T.U.S. from Washington, D.C., for three consecutive evenings, with Megyn Kelly hosting election night coverage on her channel
NEW YORK – October 29 – SiriusXM today announced extensive live programming for the 2026 midterm elections, with its political talk channels delivering wall-to-wall coverage throughout election night and into the following day. Spanning five original political talk channels, the programming will bring listeners real-time results, analysis, and reaction from across the political spectrum as key races determine the balance of power in Washington and throughout the country.
Beginning Monday, November 2, Stephen A. Smith will broadcast live from Washington, D.C., for three consecutive evenings, hosting editions of Straight Shooter with Stephen A. in front of a studio audience. Airing Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 6–8 p.m. ET on SiriusXM's P.O.T.U.S. channel, the broadcasts will feature Smith's perspective on the issues driving voters and the election results, along with interviews with scheduled guests including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former Governors Chris Sununu and Terry McAuliffe, Rep. Glenn Ivey, CBS News' Robert Costa, political pollster Frank Luntz, and MeidasTouch's Scott MacFarlane.
On Election Night, Tuesday, November 3, Megyn Kelly will host a live broadcast from 8–11 p.m. ET on The Megyn Kelly Channel, joined by a wide variety of guests to break down incoming vote totals, key races, and the latest developments.
SiriusXM will also deliver live election coverage throughout the night and into Wednesday across P.O.T.U.S., SiriusXM Progress, SiriusXM Patriot, and SiriusXM Urban View. The lineup will feature hosts including Dan Abrams, Clay Cane, Reecie Colbert, Chris Cuomo, Lurie Daniel Favors, John Fugelsang, Karen Hunter, Julie Mason, Zerlina Maxwell, Dean Obeidallah, Shawna Renee, Steve Scully, Michelangelo Signorile, Michael Smerconish, Stacy Washington, David Webb, and Andrew Wilkow, offering results, interviews, and analysis from a broad range of political perspectives.
SiriusXM's 2026 live midterm election coverage
P.O.T.U.S. (Ch. 124)
Monday, November 2
- 6–8 p.m. ET: Straight Shooter with Stephen A. – Live from Washington, D.C., in front of a studio audience.
Tuesday, November 3 – Election Night
- 6–8 p.m. ET: Straight Shooter with Stephen A. – Live from Washington, D.C., in front of a studio audience.
- 8–11 p.m. ET: Steve Scully hosts election night coverage.
- 11 p.m.–2 a.m. ET: Julie Mason continues coverage overnight.
Wednesday, November 4
- 5–7 a.m. ET: Tim Farley hosts early-morning coverage.
- 7–9 a.m. ET: Cuomo Mornings with Chris Cuomo – Live post-election analysis.
- 9 a.m.–12 p.m. ET: The Michael Smerconish Program – Live post-election analysis.
- 6–8 p.m. ET: Straight Shooter with Stephen A. – Live from Washington, D.C., in front of a studio audience.
The Megyn Kelly Channel (Ch. 111)
Tuesday, November 3 – Election Night
- 8–11 p.m. ET (with coverage potentially extending later): Megyn Kelly hosts live election night coverage with special guests.
SiriusXM Patriot (Ch. 125)
Tuesday, November 3 – Election Night
- 9 p.m.–1 a.m. ET: Andrew Wilkow, David Webb, and Stacy Washington co-host election night coverage.
Wednesday, November 4
- 1–5 a.m. ET: Mary Walter continues overnight coverage, including listener calls.
- 5–6 a.m. ET: The Fox News Rundown examines House and Senate results.
- 6–9 a.m. ET: Breitbart News Daily with Mike Slater analyzes the election results.
SiriusXM Urban View (Ch. 126)
Tuesday, November 3 – Election Night
- 6–9 p.m. ET: Shawna Renee and Lurie Daniel Favors host election night coverage.
- 9–11 p.m. ET: Clay Cane and Reecie Colbert continue live coverage.
SiriusXM Progress (Ch. 127)
Tuesday, November 3 – Election Night
- 6–9 p.m. ET: Dean Obeidallah hosts election night coverage, scheduled to be joined by former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison.
- 9 p.m.–12 a.m. ET: John Fugelsang hosts live coverage, scheduled to be joined by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
- 12–3 a.m. ET: Joe Sudbay continues overnight coverage.
Zerlina Maxwell and Michelangelo Signorile will also co-host throughout the evening's prime-time coverage.
Wednesday, November 4
- 3–6 a.m. ET: Tara Dublin continues overnight coverage.
- 6-9 a.m. ET: Mornings with Zerlina. delivers post-election analysis and reaction.
Listeners can tune in to SiriusXM's midterm election coverage in their cars and on the SiriusXM app.
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Released October 29, 2026