Fox News bests MS NOW, CNN as most-watched cable news network on 2026 midterm election night

Fox News Channel was the most-watched cable news network on election night, surpassing CNN and MS NOW in primetime viewership. The network also saw significant growth in digital metrics and social media engagement during its coverage of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats achieved a historic victory, retaking both the House and Senate.

• Fox News Channel was the most-watched cable news network on Tuesday night during the 2026 midterm election coverage.
• Fox News averaged 4.3 million total viewers in primetime, followed by CNN with 4.1 million and MS NOW with 3.7 million.
• The network experienced double-digit spikes in key metrics across Fox News Digital and registered 3.3 million social media interactions.
• Coverage was co-anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, with contributions from various Fox News personalities and a call-in from President Donald Trump.
• Democrats secured a historic win, retaking both the House and Senate in what was described as a ‘blue tsunami’.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to become the first Black speaker of the House.