When do polling places open
The gist
Polls for the 2026 US midterm elections open Nov 3, with hours set by each state.
Closing times range from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern.
How it unfolded
- Oct 19, 2026California's regular voter registration deadline passed; conditional voter registration is available from Oct. 20 through Election Day.
- Oct 30, 2026The Delaware Department of Elections issued a voting alert ahead of General Election Day.
- Nov 1, 2026Early voting for the 2026 General Election in Delaware concluded at 7:00 p.m.