It’s Election Day, and Americans are actively voting to decide between former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic contender for the presidency.

One of the key figures delivering live election coverage and dissecting the results as they come in is Steve Kornacki, who is set to guide viewers through the process via his “Kornacki Cam” on NBC News and MSNBC. At 45 years of age, Kornacki gained prominence on social media during the 2020 presidential election through his almost nonstop analysis and his iconic khaki pants. In a recent interview with YSL News, Kornacki hinted at a possible return of his famous khakis this election season.

Here’s what you should know about Steve Kornacki, the National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC.

Who is Steve Kornacki? Current Position and Show

Steve Kornacki serves as the National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC. He frequently collaborates with Kristen Welker on Sundays to analyze the latest polling data on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”

According to an NBC Universal email to YSL News, “Steve is an indispensable asset to NBC News & MSNBC’s election night coverage,” emphasizing that he has reported on every election since the 2014 midterms, marking the 2024 Presidential Election as his tenth in journalism.

His expertise lies in processing data and applying historical insights to make sense of the numbers and help the audience understand their implications.

On Tuesday, Kornacki will be interpreting the election outcomes live from the “Big Board,” and viewers can tune in via the “Kornacki Cam.”

Steve Kornacki’s Educational Background

Kornacki hails from Groton, Massachusetts, and is an alumnus of Boston University, as stated in his MSNBC profile.

Before his time at MSNBC, Kornacki worked as the politics editor at Salon News. His career also includes stints at the New York Observer and the New Jersey political news site PoliticsNJ.com, where he first reported on political developments in the state. His articles have also been featured in major publications like the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, Boston Globe, Daily Beast, and Capital New York.

Additional Information about Steve Kornacki

In a heartfelt essay released in Salon in 2011, Kornacki publicly came out as gay. Titled “The coming out story I never thought I’d write,” the piece details his childhood, the process of understanding his sexuality, and the emotional challenges he faced when discussing it with friends and family.

Kornacki is also the author of “The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism,” a book that explores the deepening divide in U.S. politics through the lens of two influential political figures: Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich.