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How to follow the US midterm elections on the BBC

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In short

Audiences can follow the vote across television, radio, and digital channels, with digital platforms offering an interactive state-by-state tracker and a live page. Dedicated coverage will originate directly from Washington across flagship television networks, YouTube, and the BBC World Service. To project outcomes before official state certifications conclude days or weeks later, BBC News will rely on verified data from the AP news agency and CBS.

Key points

  • Digital audiences can monitor real-time developments through an interactive state-by-stat…: Digital audiences can monitor real-time developments through an interactive state-by-state tool and Anthony Zurcher's Politics Unspun newsletter.
  • The Americast podcast will move to a daily schedule to provide frequent updates on the un…: The Americast podcast will move to a daily schedule to provide frequent updates on the unfolding results.
  • While BBC partner projections provide early indicators, official state certifications are…: While BBC partner projections provide early indicators, official state certifications are not finalized until days or weeks after election day.

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The US midterm elections take place on Tuesday 3 November, with the results set to shape the next two years of American politics.

BBC News is on hand to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments across all platforms, no matter where you are in the world.

Online

Follow the election results and developments as the night unfolds on the BBC News website and app.

We'll stream the BBC's election results programme from 18:30 EST (23:30 GMT) once polls close on the East Coast.

It will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and BBC News YouTube, external.

There'll also be a comprehensive text and video offer and a live page where you can get the latest updates, reaction and analysis.

Audiences will be able to use the interactive results service to watch live updates of the vote count in every state.

Sign up to Anthony Zurcher's Politics Unspun newsletter for comprehensive analysis of all the results.

TV

The BBC's election results programme will be broadcast live from Washington on BBC One and the BBC News Channel…

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