Essential Polling Hours Information for Election Day in All 50 States

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Essential Polling Hours Information for Election Day in All 50 States

On November 4, millions of Americans will cast their votes in state and local elections. To participate effectively, voters across the United States must be aware of polling hours, which differ by state and locality. Below, we outline essential polling hours for Election Day across all 50 states.

Polling Hours by State

Polls Opening at 6:00 A.M.

Arizona: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Connecticut: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Illinois: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Indiana: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kentucky: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Louisiana: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Maine:
- 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (larger municipalities)
- 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (smaller municipalities)
Missouri: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
New Jersey: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
New York: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Virginia: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Polls Opening at 6:30 A.M.

North Carolina: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Ohio: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
West Virginia: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Polls Opening at 7:00 A.M.

Alabama: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Alaska: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
California: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Colorado: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Delaware: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
District of Columbia: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Florida: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Georgia: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hawaii: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Iowa: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Kansas: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Maryland: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Massachusetts: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Michigan: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Minnesota: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mississippi: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Montana: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nebraska: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nevada: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
New Mexico: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Oklahoma: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Oregon: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pennsylvania: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rhode Island: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
South Carolina: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
South Dakota: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Texas: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Utah: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wisconsin: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wyoming: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Polls Opening at 7:30 A.M.

Arkansas: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Polls Opening at 8:00 A.M.

Idaho: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nebraska (Central Time): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Variations in Polling Times

Some states feature variations in polling hours due to local regulations. In New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Washington, polling hours differ by county. North Dakota voting starts between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., while Vermont ranges between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.