Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?

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What to know

  • Here’s an hour-by-hour rundown of when polls close around the US, and some of the key races taking placeIn the 2026 US midterm cycle, there are 35 Senate seats up for election, 36 governors’ races and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives up for grabs....S1
  • If you are in line to cast your ballot before a polling site closes, you have the right to remain in line and vote.S2
  • All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are on the ballot, while voters in 35 states will choose senators and 36 will choose governors.S3
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2h The Guardian

Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?

Here’s an hour-by-hour rundown of when polls close around the US, and some of the key races taking placeIn the 2026 US midterm cycle, there are 35 Senate seats up for election, 36…

3h Cbsnews

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

If you are in line to cast your ballot before a polling site closes, you have the right to remain in line and vote.

3h Cbsnews

Here's what the U.S. is voting on today for the 2026 midterm elections

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are on the ballot, while voters in 35 states will choose senators and 36 will choose governors.

Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?

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What to know

  • Here’s an hour-by-hour rundown of when polls close around the US, and some of the key races taking placeIn the 2026 US midterm cycle, there are 35 Senate seats up for election, 36 governors’ races and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives up for grabs....S1
  • If you are in line to cast your ballot before a polling site closes, you have the right to remain in line and vote.S2
  • All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are on the ballot, while voters in 35 states will choose senators and 36 will choose governors.S3
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S1 The Guardian 1 report · EN
S2S3 CbsnewsLead 2 reports · EN