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As NBC News begins its 2026 midterm election coverage with the Democratic and Republican primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, Steve Kornacki is front and center across platforms. The chief data analyst will lead an expanded “Kornacki Cam ...

NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down real-time vote tallies from the Georgia special election and Mississippi primaries, while giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at election night coverage.

The gubernatorial ballot in November may look familiar to Illinois voters: Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey are once again facing off in the gubernatorial election.

Voters in Chicago’s suburbs went to the polls in Tuesday’s election to decide primary races from governor to Cook County board.