Can you vote today: election day guidance
The gist
Polls across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, California and Philadelphia open Nov 3 with different hours and rules.
Where you can vote and how late depends on your state.
How it unfolded
- Oct 19, 2026Voter registration deadline for Philadelphia's November 3 Municipal Election, at 11:59 P.M.; California's registration deadline also fell on this date, though voters who missed it can use Same Day Voter Registration through Election Day.
- Oct 27, 2026Mail ballot application deadline in Philadelphia.
- Oct 31, 2026Early voting ends in Virginia after running Sept. 18–Oct. 31; North Carolina early voting sites close at 3 p.m.