Media Networks Plan Extensive 11-Hour Coverage of 2026 Midterm Elections
What happened
Salem Radio Network, Salem News Channel, and Townhall Media are planning 11 hours of live coverage for the 2026 midterm elections. The coverage, which begins November 3, 2026, will feature nationally syndicated hosts including Larry Elder, Mike Gallagher, and Hugh Hewitt.
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Why it matters
The extensive coverage could increase programming and ad revenue for Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel. Furthermore, the midterms are viewed as having enormous consequences for the remaining term of Donald Trump.
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Who's involved
- Larry ElderFeatured host for the election coverage on the Salem Radio Network.
- Salem News ChannelPlanning 11 hours of live coverage of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Hugh HewittNationally syndicated host featured in the election coverage.
- Mike GallagherNationally syndicated host featured in the election coverage.
- Salem Radio NetworkProviding the platform for the election coverage.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Salem News ChannelSpeculative
Salem News Channel could see increased revenue from the commitment to 11 hours of live election coverage.
- Salem Radio NetworkSpeculative
Salem Radio Network might gain increased ad revenue from the high-profile election coverage.
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The entities involved
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Larry Elder
American talk radio host and attorney (born 1952)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)