Polls open at different times across the U.S. for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, midterm elections. New York and Arizona open at 6 a.m., North Carolina at 6:30 a.m., and California, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas at 7 a.m. Those are local times. To confirm the hours and address that apply to you, use your state or local election office’s lookup. Find your official polling place through USAGov

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What time do polls open and close on Election Day?

These are the published hours for selected states on November 3, all in local time. Confirm your own location before leaving, especially if your county has posted an update.

• Arizona: 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Arizona Attorney General’s election information


• California: 7 a.m.–8 p.m. California Secretary of State


• Michigan: 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Michigan Department of State


• New York: 6 a.m.–9 p.m. New York State Board of Elections


• North Carolina: 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. North Carolina State Board of Elections


• Pennsylvania: 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Pennsylvania Department of State


• Texas: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Texas Secretary of State

How to find your polling place and confirm its hours

Select your state in the USAGov directory, then use the election office’s lookup for the address where you are registered. Save the polling location and its closing time together. A site you used for early voting or in a previous election may differ from the one you can use today. Some jurisdictions assign precincts, while others allow eligible voters to use a countywide voting center. USAGov’s polling-place directory

Can you vote if you are in line when polls close?

Yes. If you are already in line at your polling place when it closes, stay in line. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission lists this among voters’ Election Day rights. If you are unsure whether you are in the right line or need help finding an accessible entrance, ask a poll worker while you are there. U.S. Election Assistance Commission voter FAQs

If you still have a mail ballot, check the return deadline and where you can deliver it with your local election office. The hours for in-person voting and the rules for returning a ballot by mail are separate. USAGov’s absentee voting guide

After the polls close, see how 2026 election results are counted and certified, including why close races can take longer to call.