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

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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