Voting hours and deadlines query
The gist
Texas closes voter registration Oct. 5; New York's deadline is Oct. 24, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
Deadlines and poll hours differ by state, so voters should check local rules.
How it unfolded
- Oct 5, 2026Deadline to register to vote in Texas for the 2026 midterm elections.
- Oct 17, 2026In-person early voting begins at the Cary Memorial Building, Ellen Stone Room, in Lexington, MA, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Oct 19, 2026Early in-person voting begins in Texas and runs through Oct. 30; early voting in Lexington, MA continues at the Cary Memorial Building, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.