Live Elections Coverage: NBC will begin coverage on their streaming site today at 8 am

NBC News will offer “Decision 2024” election coverage across NBCNBC News Now and NBCNews.com beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Broadcasting from a cutting-edge election set at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NBC News’ leading anchors will provide 24 hours of continuous live coverage to viewers via their local NBC stations, starting at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on election day for the first time.

NBC News Now will present live programming for 40-plus hours, beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday and continuing late into Wednesday evening.

NBCNews.com and the NBC News app will provide up-to-the-minute results pages for the latest developments in the race, along with a detailed live blog. This blog will be fueled by the entire NBC News team, offering the newest race calls, breaking news, live video, and on-site reporting.

Over 100 journalists will contribute coverage from around the country, continuing the network’s on-the-ground investment in battleground regions. Vote Watch, a network-wide effort to identify and report on false claims or misinformation if they arise, will have a dedicated desk staffed with reporters and experts who will fact-check and debunk potentially misleading stories or statements. The team will also track any voting irregularities and potential legal challenges that may arise.

Throughout the week, new interactive production elements will be showcased, featuring cutting-edge mixed reality technology and dynamic graphical elements that merge seamlessly with the bustling newsroom environment. This immersive experience allows viewers to observe the newsroom’s vibrancy as anchors, reporters, and specialists monitor the latest updates in the race.

Jim Williams is the Washington Bureau Chief, Digital Director as well as the Director of Special Projects for Genesis Communications. He is starting his third year as part of the team. This is Williams 40th year in the media business, and in that time he has served in a number of capacities. He is a seven time Emmy Award winning television producer, director, writer and executive. He has developed four regional sports networks, directed over 2,000 live sporting events including basketball, football, baseball hockey, soccer and even polo to name a few sports. Major events include three Olympic Games, two World Cups, two World Series, six NBA Playoffs, four Stanley Cup Playoffs, four NCAA Men’s National Basketball Championship Tournaments (March Madness), two Super Bowl and over a dozen college bowl games. On the entertainment side Williams was involved s and directed over 500 concerts for Showtime, Pay Per View and MTV Networks.