Prin at the Polls

2026 Midterm Election

Students in broadcast studio with Prin at the Polls logo

Live Election Night Coverage

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

08:30 PM - 10:30 PM CT

Livestream

Description:

Prin at the Polls, Principia College’s live coverage of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, airs Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 p.m.  To 10:30 p.m. 

This student-led broadcast brings together students from Political Science and Digital Media & Journalism, with incredible support from Media Services, for an evening of election analysis, interviews, and live updates.

Political Science students will examine key issues shaping the midterm elections as well as female candidates in top House races, while PCTV and journalism students will anchor the broadcast, conduct interviews, and produce original news packages.

Through a combination of prerecorded reports and live studio discussions, students will explore what's at stake as voters determine the balance of power in Congress and the direction of American politics.

Tune in Live for an engaging evening of student journalism, political insight, and election-night coverage:

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