CBS News is expanding The Takeout with Major Garrett ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The network also is partnering with VoteHub to add election data and analysis to its coverage.
What We Know: The Takeout airs weekdays at 5 p.m. ET on CBS News 24/7. The show has added four recurring America Decides segments — State by State, Data Central, The Money Machine, and Reporter’s Notebook — covering battleground races, polling, fundraising, and reporting from the field. Meanwhile, the CBS News Data Desk is working with VoteHub on election data, survey aggregation, maps, forecasts, and analysis. VoteHub head of data science Zachary Donnini will continue appearing on CBS News, while the teams will work together on election night.
What They Said: “These new segments bring together data, on-the-ground reporting and conversations with newsmakers to help audiences better understand the election and the issues driving it.” -Major Garrett
What Remains Unclear: CBS News has not detailed how frequently each new segment will appear or how the VoteHub partnership will affect specific election-night presentations. The network also has not outlined the full scope of the partnership beyond its planned data and analysis components.
What It Means: The expansion gives The Takeout a broader election focus as the midterms approach. At the same time, CBS News is adding outside election-data expertise to its broader political coverage.
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