When Do Polls Close on Election Day in the 2026 US Midterm Elections?

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November 3, 2026

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Polls close at different times across the United States during the 2026 midterm elections on November 3. The first polling stations close at 6 PM ET in parts of Indiana and Kentucky. Most states close their polls between 7 PM and 9 PM ET. Arkansas closes at 8:30 PM ET, while California and Washington close at 11 PM ET. Hawaii closes at midnight, followed by Alaska, where the final polling stations close at 1 AM ET on November 4. Election results will arrive gradually as officials count ballots.

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