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The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki analyzes Texas’ big blue shift • Nov. 10, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (NBC)
Steve Kornacki explains 'abrupt ending' to epic midterm marathon stream • Nov. 5, 2026, 8:08 AM ET (USA Today)
Kornacki: The races that will provide first ‘real tests’ on election night • Nov. 3, 2026, 4:29 PM ET (NBC)
The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on the state that changes the Senate majority math for Republicans • Oct. 27, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (NBC)
Steve Kornacki on how Susan Collins could transcend Trump in Maine • Oct. 20, 2026, 5:07 PM ET (NBC)

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Also Known As Stephan Joseph Kornacki
Born August 22, 1979 (age 47) • Groton • Massachusetts

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