NBC has announced that SNL will air 2 election specials this September ahead of the 2012 U.S. elections.

Speaking at the Television Critics Association, NBC announced that Saturday Night Live will air the 2 live primetime specials on Thursday, September 20th and 27th, just a few weeks ahead of Election Day in the United States.

No word on whether Tina Fey will reprise her iconic role as Sarah Palin this year.

Will you be tuning in to the political themed episodes?