What Time Do Polls Close on Election Day 2024? Discover Which States Close First
Election Day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5, where voters will go to the polls to cast their votes in the presidential election, featuring former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, alongside numerous other local and state contests.
If you plan to vote in person, it’s essential to know the location of your polling place and its opening hours. In most states, polling places open at 7 a.m. local time. However, some begin as early as 5 a.m. or as late as 10 a.m.
The specific times depend on your state, and sometimes even vary by county or city. Additionally, the closing times for polling places can differ based on these factors.
You can refer to YSL News’s voter guide or visit Vote.gov and USA.gov for further details on voting and voter registration, which remains available in some states through Election Day.
Which State Polls Close First on Election Day?
Indiana and Kentucky both conclude voting at 6 p.m. local time, the earliest of all 50 states and the District of Columbia (both states are in parts of Eastern and Central Time).
States Closing Polls at 7 p.m.
The following states will end polling at 7 p.m. local time on Election Day:
- Arizona
- Illinois
- Missouri
- Virginia
- Alabama
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Kansas
- Mississippi
- Nebraska (Mountain Time)
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee (Central Time areas)
- Texas
- Vermont
- Wyoming
States Closing Polls at 7:30 p.m.
These states will close their polling places at 7:30 p.m. local time:
- Arkansas
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- West Virginia
States Closing Polls at 8 p.m.
The following states will wrap up polling at 8 p.m. local time:
- Connecticut
- Louisiana
- Maine
- New Jersey
- Alaska
- California
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska (Central Time)
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Utah
- Tennessee (Eastern Time)
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Variability of Timing
In some states, there is no consistent statewide closing time. For instance, in New Hampshire and North Dakota, polling hours can vary by county or municipality.
