12 hours of live election coverage scheduled for Dallas-Fort Worth viewers
Polls remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with results streaming after close.
By Salma Farouk ·
Residents across Dallas County will have access to 12 distinct hours of live television coverage for the 2026 midterm elections. The schedule spans from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. This broadcast window allows viewers to track the U.S. Senate race, the Texas governor’s race, and local contests as they unfold. Live election results will become available to the public after polls close at 7 p.m.
The day begins with the Good Day program running from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. on FOX 4 and FOX Local. The Ten follows from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the same channels. The Post airs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on FOX 4+ and FOX Local. FOX 4 News at Noon takes over from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on FOX 4 and FOX Local.
Midday programming shifts to Dallas News Live from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on FOX 4 and FOX Local. Texas Election Live begins at 2 p.m. on FOX Local. The Battleground Texas segment runs from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on FOX Local. FOX 4 News returns for a three-hour block from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on both FOX 4 and FOX Local. This block covers the period when polls are open and closing.
As polls close at 7 p.m., coverage intensifies. Texas Election Live airs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on FOX Local. FOX 4 News broadcasts from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on FOX 4 and FOX Local. A final Texas Election Live segment begins at 11 p.m. on FOX 4 and FOX Local and continues until an unspecified end time.
Viewers can watch these programs for free through the FOX LOCAL app or various streaming platforms. The app is available on Roku, Amazon FireTV, Apple TV, Google Android TV, and Vizio. iPhone users can download the app from the Apple App Store. Android users can find it in the Google Play Store. The service provides 24/7 live streaming and breaking news without a cable subscription.
For those using specific devices, setup involves searching for the FOX LOCAL app. On Roku, users scroll to Search, enter the name, and select Add Channel. On Amazon FireTV, users go to the Find menu, search for the app, and select Download. Apple TV users navigate to the App Store to search and download the icon. Android TV users press the Assistant button or select Search to install the app.
Vizio TV owners press the home button, select Apps, and search for FOX LOCAL in the App Search field. The app detects the user's location to suggest FOX 4 as the local station. If the station does not appear, users can select a different city to find it. FOX network programming, including NFL games, is not included in the free FOX LOCAL app.
Additional options exist for viewers without the listed devices. Free channels are available on the Roku Channel at Channel 4122. Samsung TV Plus+ offers the channel at 1124. LG Channels lists it as 154. Vizio WatchFree+ provides access on Channel 253. The coverage is also streamed on TCLtv+, Tubi, Amazon News, Pluto TV, Freevee, and Sling TV. FOX One offers live streaming of the election coverage anytime.
