Sky News unveils coverage strategy for US election as nation gears up to elect new president | Latest from US
Sky News has revealed its coverage plans for the upcoming US presidential election, where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in a fierce battle to secure the White House.
Leading the overnight coverage from Sky’s Washington studios will be chief presenter Mark Austin and world news presenter Yalda Hakim, situated at the home of America’s longest-running TV show, Sunday’s Meet The Press.
Additionally, US correspondent Mark Stone will join them in the studio to deliver live election results on 5 November and into 6 November.
A top team of presenters and correspondents will be leading Sky’s US election coverage
Other correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner will be on the ground in Florida and California, respectively, bringing updates from the candidates’ home states as the results unfold.
With a combined experience exceeding a decade in reporting on American affairs, Stone, Matthews, and Kelner are equipped to cover stories ranging from the White House to key battlegrounds across the nation.
Correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner will join chief presenter Anna Botting and presenter Gillian Joseph
As the next president is determined, chief presenter Anna Botting and presenter Gillian Joseph will join Austin, Stone, and Hakim before and after the election to provide insights and analysis.
On the night of the election, Sky News will have access to extensive exit poll data and vote counts from every state, county, and demographic in America through its partnership with NBC.
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In a global broadcast exclusive, Sky News will provide the fastest and most accurate race projections originating from the renowned NBC News decision desk.
To help viewers understand the results, The News Agents podcast host and former Sky News political correspondent Lewis Goodall will use advanced data screens to present the latest numbers and analysis from the Capitol Hill studio.
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In July, Sky News experienced its highest TV viewership since October 2022 and its strongest digital performance of the year, driven by coverage of global events.
During the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on 13 July, Sky News attracted 2.8 million TV viewers and over 6.3 million digital engagements as audiences sought to understand the event.
David Rhodes, executive chairman of Sky News, expressed, “Audiences have consistently sought comprehensive coverage of the US election this year. We will provide them with the best team of presenters and correspondents, along with top-quality data from our Washington studio on election night and beyond.”
