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What time do polls close on Election Day? See list state-by-state

USA TODAY

Updated Nov. 3, 2026, 10:39 a.m. ET

Election Day has arrived as voters are preparing to head to the polls across all 50 states on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Republicans are fighting to keep majorities in both the Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, with key races from Alaska to Texas to Florida being decisive as to whether Democrats can gain control over one or both chambers of Congress.

If you are planning to vote in person, it is important to know where your polling precinct is located and what time it opens. Most states open their polls at 7 a.m. local, but some start voting as early as 5 a.m. or as late as 10 a.m. This information all depends on which state you live in, and sometimes even on your county or municipality. The closing time of your polling precinct also can depend on these factors.

You can check USA TODAY's voter guide or visit Vote.gov and USA.gov for more information on voting and voter registration, which in some states is open through Election Day.

Here is what time polls will open and close in each state, according to states' websites. All times are local.

When do polls open and close for 2026 midterm elections?

Poll opening times can vary by state or municipality. Here is a breakdown by hour of when polls open across the country.

Alabama

Polls in Alabama are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time on Election Day. Polling places located in the Eastern Time Zone may be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET rather than Central Time.

Alaska

In Alaska, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Alaska Division of Elections.

Arizona

Polls in Arizona are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Arkansas

On Election Day, polls in Arkansas are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

California

Polls in California are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Colorado

In Colorado, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Connecticut

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Connecticut.

Delaware

Polls in Delaware are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

District of Columbia

Polls in Washington DC are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Florida

Polls in Florida are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Georgia

In Georgia, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hawaii

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Hawaii on Election Day.

Idaho

Most polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Idaho. Some polling places may open at 7 a.m. at the discretion of the county clerk.

Illinois

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Illinois on Election Day.

Indiana

In Indiana, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day.

Iowa

Polls in Iowa are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Kansas

State law requires polling places in Kansas to open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Election Day. Counties are allowed to open polling locations as early as 6 a.m. and close as late as 8 p.m., however polling locations must be open for at least 12 consecutive hours.

Kentucky

Polls in Kentucky are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Louisiana

Polls in Louisiana are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Tuesday elections, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State's website.

Maine

Voting places in Maine open between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., depending on the population of the town. All voting places close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, according to the Maine state government's website.

Maryland

Polls in Maryland are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Massachusetts

Most polls in Massachusetts are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., although some municipalities may open polling places as early as 5:45 a.m.

Michigan

Polls in Michigan are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Minnesota

Polls in Minnesota are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, although municipalities with fewer than 500 residents may open polling places as late as 10 a.m.

Mississippi

In Mississippi, polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Missouri

Polls in Missouri are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Montana

Most polls in Montana are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling places with fewer than 400 registered voters who intend to vote in person must remain open from at least noon until 8 p.m., or until all registered voters have voted, at which point the polling place must close immediately.

Nebraska

Polling places located in the Central time zone are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., while polling places located in the Mountain time zone are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nevada

Polls in Nevada are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

New Hampshire

Hours for polling places in New Hampshire vary by municipality, however polls must open by 11 a.m. and cannot close before 7 p.m.

New Jersey

Polling places in New Jersey are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

New Mexico

In New Mexico, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

New York

Polls in New York are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

North Carolina

Polling locations in North Carolina are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

North Dakota

Polls in North Dakota open between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and close between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Utah

Polling locations in Utah are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vermont

Polling locations in Vermont open between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

Virginia

Polls in Virginia are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Washington

Opening hours for polling locations in Washington vary by municipality, however all polls close at 8 p.m.

West Virginia

Polls in West Virginia are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Wisconsin

Polling locations in Wisconsin are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Wyoming

Polls in Wyoming are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].

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