What time does voting open
The gist
Polls in most US states open between 6 and 7 a.m. on Nov.
Voting hours vary by state and country, so checking local rules matters before heading out.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026Early in-person voting expands in Sedgwick County, Kansas, with 17 more locations open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
- Oct 27, 2026Voting begins at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT) across Israel for the 120-seat Knesset, with polls scheduled to close at 10 p.m. (2000 GMT).
- Oct 27, 2026Israel's Central Elections Committee reports turnout of 31.5% by noon, with roughly 2.39 million ballots cast.