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CNN delivered its strongest midterm coverage in 46 years, reaching 71.4 million across platforms and achieving leadership in key cable ratings during Sales Prime. The network posted double-digit growth versus 2022, attracted a younger Prime Time audience, and claimed six of the day’s top ten cable telecasts. All Access streaming hit its peak live viewership since its October 2025 launch, while CNN’s YouTube and social channels generated exceptionally high engagement. The results position CNN for continued momentum, with multi-platform reach highlighting the network’s broader digital-audience strength going forward.
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Global reach for the midterm coverage totaled 71.4 million across platforms, marking a record for CNN’s coverage.
On U.S. television, CNN led Sales Prime with 3.105 million total viewers, the first cable #1 midterm showing this century, and topped 25-54 across Total Day, Prime, and Sales Prime.
The network drew a younger audience in Prime Time, with a median age of 59, notably younger than peers, and experienced double-digit growth versus the 2022 midterms.
Compared to 2022, Prime Time viewership rose 59% for total viewers and 43% for the 25-54 demo; Total Day gains were 45% (total viewers) and 31% (25-54).
CNN claimed six of the day’s top ten cable telecasts across all networks, underscoring broad hands-on performance.
All Access streaming registered its highest live-view day since its October 2025 launch, signaling strong cross-platform momentum.
CNN’s YouTube channel tallied over 80 million views on Election Day and the following day, becoming the top news outlet on the platform, with social channels delivering 11 million cross-channel engagements and more than 140 million cross-channel video views.