Here's when polls open and close for 2026 midterm elections today
Also reported by Guardian World, Al Jazeera
Summary
The article lists the earliest and latest polling hours for the 2026 U.S. midterm election on Nov. 3, noting that schedules vary by state. It says more than 57 million voters had already voted early and that voters in line before polls close can remain in line to cast a ballot.Key Facts
- Polls open as early as 5 a.m. Eastern Time in Vermont.
- The last polls open at noon Eastern Time in Hawaii.
- The first polls close at 6 p.m. Eastern Time in parts of Indiana and Kentucky.
- Polls close as late as 1 a.m. Eastern Time in parts of Alaska.
- Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia offer early voting; Alabama, Mississippi and New Hampshire do not.
- Eight states and Washington, D.C., automatically send mail-in ballots to every registered voter.
- More than 57 million voters had cast ballots early, according to the article.
- Voters who are in line before a polling place closes have the right to remain in line and vote.
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