“Here's when polls open and close for 2026 midterm elections today”

Key points

• Millions of Americans vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
• Poll opening times vary by state, starting as early as 5 a.m. ET.
• Forty-seven states and DC offer early voting options; three do not.
• Over 57 million voters have already cast ballots early this year.
• Polls close as late as 12 a.m. ET in Hawaii; some states close earlier.