Newsmax Announces Lineup and Free Streaming Options for 2026 Midterm Election Coverage

Millions of voters go to the polls on Tuesday for the 2026 Midterm Elections, and Newsmax has announced its special programming schedule named "Vote for America."

Election Night Schedule

Coverage starts at 6 p.m. ET with a special hour-long edition of "Carl Higbie Frontline," hosted by former Navy SEAL Carl Higbie. This is followed by "Rob Schmitt Tonight" at 7 p.m. ET. The main "Vote for America 2026 Midterm Election Special" runs from 8 p.m. to midnight ET, hosted by former Fox News anchor Ed Henry and Katrina Szish.

Panelists and Streaming

Panelists joining Henry and Szish include Rick Santorum, Mark Meadows, Mercedes Schlapp, and Matt Schlapp to offer counterprogramming against competitors like CNN and Fox News. Viewers can watch on TV through cable packages or stream the network online for free using a free trial on live TV streaming services DIRECTV and Fubo. Select portions of the evening will also stream for free on Newsmax social media channels.

Context

Midterm elections happen midway through a president's four-year term and decide all seats in the House of Representatives and about one-third of Senate seats. Control of Congress determines which political party gets to pass laws and set the national legislative agenda for the remainder of the presidential term.