When do polls open on election day
The gist
Polls for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election open between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Hours differ widely, so voters should check their own state's opening and closing times.
How it unfolded
- Oct 19, 2026A background guide lists opening times including Arizona at 6 a.m., California, Iowa, Texas and Washington, D.C. at 7 a.m., and Tennessee opening between 6 and 10 a.m.
- Oct 28, 2026WTOL reports Ohio polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 and Michigan polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Oct 30, 2026South Carolina guides say polls open 7 a.m. and close 7 p.m. on Nov. 3; Florida polling places also run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.