Polling hours on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 are set by each state, and some states span two time zones. The table below lists only states whose hours LiveNewsWorld has confirmed directly with the state’s official election website. We will add states as they are confirmed. For any state not listed, check your state or local election office.
Key Points
- Polling hours are set by state law and can differ by county.
- In most states, voters in line at closing time may still vote.
- Hours below are confirmed from official state election websites, retrieved Oct. 31, 2026.
Confirmed polling hours
| State | Polls open | Polls close | Close in ET | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6:00 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Virginia Department of Elections |
| North Carolina | 6:30 a.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | NC State Board of Elections |
| Pennsylvania | 7:00 a.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | VotesPA (Pennsylvania Department of State) |
| Kansas | 7:00 a.m. (counties may open as early as 6:00 a.m.) | 7:00 p.m. (counties may stay open until 8:00 p.m.) | Varies: the state uses Central and Mountain time and county hours | Kansas Secretary of State |
Times are local unless noted. Virginia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are in the Eastern time zone.
States not yet confirmed
LiveNewsWorld could not confirm polling hours for the remaining states from official state sources at the time of publication, so they are not listed. This includes battleground states such as Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, Maine, Texas, Iowa, Alaska and New Hampshire. Use Can I Vote or your state election office for official hours.
What happens after polls close
Results begin to appear after polls close in each state. Early results are partial and unofficial; read how we label results on our live page. Voters who have trouble at the polls can ask about a provisional ballot.
