US Midterm Elections 2026: State-by-State Poll Opening and Closing Times

The US midterm elections on November 3, 2026, will see polling places open across all 50 states, with most opening between 6 AM and 8 AM local time and closing times varying by state. Polling hours differ significantly by state, with some like New York open until 9 PM and others like Indiana and Kentucky closing at 6 PM. States spanning multiple time zones, such as Florida and Texas, may have different local closing times, while New Hampshire, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Vermont have varying local schedules. Voters in line by closing time can still cast ballots, and six states—California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington—conduct elections largely by mail, requiring attention to ballot drop-off deadlines.