State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2017)

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The opening and closing times for polling locations vary from state to state and in the District of Columbia. In some states, polling hours vary by city or county. In those states that conduct elections by mail, there are postmark deadline and deadlines by which voters can drop off their ballots in-person. Some states permit voters who are in line at closing time to cast a ballot, but that provision can vary by jurisdiction. The information on this page applies to statewide and national elections.

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State-by-state poll times

Polling hours by state
State Polling hours
(all times local) 		Notes Find your polling place
Alabama 7 a.m. CT to 7 p.m. CT[1] Alabama polling locations
Alaska 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2] Alaska polling locations
Arizona 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. [3] Arizona polling locations
Arkansas 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m [4] Arkansas polling locations
California 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. [5] California polling locations
Colorado 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[6] Poll times apply to those who chose to vote in person on Election Day, since Colorado is an all-mail voting state. Colorado polling locations
Connecticut 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.[7] Connecticut polling locations
Delaware 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[8] Delaware polling locations
District of Columbia 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[9] District of Columbia polling locations
Florida 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[10] Florida polling locations
Georgia 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.[11] In all cities having a population of 300,000 or more, polling places remain open until 8 p.m.[12] Georgia polling locations
Hawaii 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.[13] Hawaii polling locations
Idaho 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.[14] Polling places may open at 7 a.m. at the discretion of the county clerk.[15] Idaho polling locations
Illinois 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.[16] Illinois polling locations
Indiana 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. [17] Indiana polling locations
Iowa 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. [18] Iowa polling locations
Kansas 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. [19] Counties are given the discretion to open polls prior to 7 a.m. or close polls after 7 p.m.[20] Kansas polling locations
Kentucky 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.[21] Kentucky polling locations
Louisiana 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tuesday elections)

7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Saturday elections)[22]

Louisiana polling locations
Maine 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.[23] Polling places in municipalities with a population of less than 500 open between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.; those in municipalities with a population of 500 or more open between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. All polling places close at 8 p.m.[24] Maine polling locations
Maryland 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. [25] Maryland polling locations
Massachusetts 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[26] Municipalities can open polling places as early as 5:45 a.m. All polling places are required to remain open for at least 13 hours.[27] Massachusetts polling locations
Michigan 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[28] Michigan polling locations
Minnesota 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[29] Municipalities with fewer than 500 registered voters can open polling places as late as 10 a.m.[30] Minnesota polling locations
Mississippi 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[31] Mississippi polling locations
Missouri 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.[32] Missouri polling locations
Montana 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[33] Polling places having fewer than 400 registered voters are open from at least noon to 8 p.m., or until all registered voters in any precinct have voted, at which time that precinct's polling place has to be closed immediately.[34] Montana polling locations
Nebraska 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the central time zone; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the mountain time zone[35] Nebraska polling locations
Nevada 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[36] Nevada polling locations
New Hampshire Polling hours vary[37] In general, polling places open between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.[38] New Hampshire polling locations
New Jersey 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.[39] New Jersey polling locations
New Mexico 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[40] New Mexico polling locations
New York 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (general elections)[41] For primary elections, polling places open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Eastern time in New York City and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, and Erie. Polling places open at noon and close at 9 p.m. in all other counties. For general elections, polling places open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. in the entire state.[41] New York polling locations
North Carolina 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[42] The hours can be extended if polling times are delayed or interrupted by more than 15 minutes.[43] North Carolina polling locations
North Dakota Times vary. Polls open between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and close between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.[44] Precincts that had fewer than 75 votes in the last general election can open as late as noon.[45] North Dakota polling locations
Ohio 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[46] Ohio polling locations
Oklahoma 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[47] Oklahoma polling locations
Oregon No polling hours Oregon is an all-mail voting state. A voter is able vote on Election Day at a local municipal clerk's office. All ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Pacific time.[48] Oregon polling locations
Pennsylvania 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[49] Pennsylvania polling locations
Rhode Island 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[50] Opening times for the presidential preference primary and the statewide primary elections are allowed to be later than 7 a.m.[51] Rhode Island polling locations
South Carolina 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[52] South Carolina polling locations
South Dakota 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[53] South Dakota polling locations
Tennessee Varies by county[54] At least 15 days prior to the election, each county determines the opening time for polling places in that county. Polling places in the eastern time zone close at 8 p.m., while polling places in the central time zone close at 7 p.m.[55] Tennessee polling locations
Texas 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[56] Texas polling locations
Utah 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[57] Utah polling locations
Vermont Open between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.; Close at 7 p.m.[58] Vermont polling locations
Virginia 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.[59] Virginia polling locations
Washington Voting centers closed at 8 p.m. Washington is an all-mail voting state.[60] Washington polling locations
West Virginia 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[61] West Virginia polling locations
Wisconsin 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[62] Wisconsin polling locations
Wyoming 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[63] Wyoming polling locations

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Time zone note: Arizona and Hawaii do not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). Thirteen states have multiple time zones. Idaho and Oregon are split between the Mountain and Pacific time zones. Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas are divided between Central and Mountain time zones. Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee are split between Eastern and Central time zones (most of Indiana is in the Eastern time zone). Alaska is divided between the Alaska time zone and the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone.

Voting policies in the states

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See also

Past poll opening and closing times


Footnotes

  1. ↑ Office of the Secretary of State, "Code of Alabama, Section 11-46-28," accessed February 28, 2017
  2. ↑ Alaska Elections, "Hours Polls Open," accessed January 4, 2016
  3. ↑ Arizona Revised Statutes, "Title 16, Section 565," accessed January 4, 2016
  4. ↑ Arkansas Code, "Title 7, Chapter 5, Subchapter 3," accessed January 4, 2016
  5. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Elections FAQ," accessed January 4, 2016
  6. ↑ Colorado Revised Statutes, "1-7-101," accessed January 4, 2016
  7. ↑ General Statutes of Connecticut, "Title 9, Chapter 146, Section 9-174," accessed January 6, 2016
  8. ↑ Delaware Code, "Title 15, Chapter 49," accessed January 6, 2016
  9. ↑ District of Columbia Board of Elections, "Election Year 2014," accessed January 7, 2016
  10. ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions - Voting - What Times," accessed January 6, 2016
  11. ↑ Official Code of Georgia, "Title 21, Chapter 2, Section 403," accessed January 6, 2016
  12. ↑ Official Code of Georgia, "Title 21, Chapter 2, Section 403," accessed January 6, 2016
  13. ↑ State of Hawaii - Office of Elections, "Home page," accessed January 6, 2016
  14. ↑ Idaho Secretary of State - Elections, Campaign Disclosure and Lobbyists, "2016 Idaho Primary and General Election Calendar," accessed January 6, 2016
  15. ↑ Idaho Secretary of State - Elections, Campaign Disclosure and Lobbyists, "2016 Idaho Primary and General Election Calendar," accessed January 6, 2016
  16. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Voting on Election Day," accessed January 6, 2016
  17. ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Election day HQ," accessed January 6, 2016
  18. ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Find Your Polling Place," accessed January 6, 2016
  19. ↑ Vote Kansas, "When and where do I vote?" accessed January 6, 2016
  20. ↑ Vote Kansas, "When and where do I vote?" accessed January 6, 2016
  21. ↑ Kentucky Revised Statutes, "Hours polls to be open," accessed January 6, 2016
  22. ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Vote," accessed January 6, 2016
  23. ↑ Maine.gov, "Elections FAQ," accessed January 6, 2016
  24. ↑ Maine.gov, "Elections FAQ," accessed January 6, 2016
  25. ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Rules and Information for Voters," accessed January 3, 2014
  26. ↑ Massachusetts General Laws, "Title 8 - Chapter 54 - Section 64," accessed January 6, 2016
  27. ↑ Massachusetts General Laws, "Title 8 - Chapter 54 - Section 64," accessed January 6, 2016
  28. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Election Day in Michigan," accessed January 6, 2016
  29. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions - Election Day Voting," accessed January 6, 2016
  30. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions - Election Day Voting," accessed January 6, 2016
  31. ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2014 Elections Calendar," accessed January 6, 2016
  32. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Vote Missouri," accessed January 6, 2016
  33. ↑ Montana Code Annotated 2015, "Time of opening and closing of polls for all elections -- exceptions," accessed January 6, 2016
  34. ↑ Montana Code Annotated 2015, "Time of opening and closing of polls for all elections -- exceptions," accessed January 6, 2016
  35. ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Voter Information Frequently Asked Questions," accessed January 6, 2016
  36. ↑ Nevada Revised Statutes, "Title 24, Chapter 293, Section 273," accessed January 6, 2016
  37. ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Voter Information Look-up," accessed January 6, 2016
  38. ↑ Vote411.org, "Voting In New Hampshire," accessed January 6, 2016
  39. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Voter Registration - Frequently Asked Questions," accessed January 6, 2016
  40. ↑ mytimetovote.com, "Voting In New Mexico," accessed January 6, 2016
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 New York Board of Elections, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed January 6, 2016
  42. ↑ North Carolina General Statutes, "163-166.01," accessed January 6, 2016
  43. ↑ North Carolina General Statutes, "163-166.01," accessed January 6, 2016
  44. ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Election Calendar 2014," accessed January 6, 2016
  45. ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Election Calendar 2014," accessed January 6, 2016
  46. ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Election Day Voting," accessed October 11, 2016
  47. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed January 6, 2016
  48. ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2016 Elections Calendar," accessed October 11, 2016
  49. ↑ PA.gov, "Voting and Elections: At the Polls," accessed February 28, 2017
  50. ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "General Election Polling Place Hours," accessed January 6, 2016
  51. ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "General Election Polling Place Hours," accessed January 6, 2016
  52. ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Voting in South Carolina," accessed October 11, 2016
  53. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "General Voting Information," accessed January 6, 2016
  54. ↑ Tennessee Annotated Code accessed September 15, 2016
  55. ↑ Tennessee Annotated Code accessed September 15, 2016
  56. ↑ VoteTexas.gov, "Who, What, Where, When, How," accessed January 6, 2016
  57. ↑ Vote.Utah.Gov, "Election Calendar," accessed January 7, 2016
  58. ↑ Vermont Secretary of State, "Voting Information," accessed January 7, 2016
  59. ↑ Code of Virginia, "§ 24.2-603. Hours polls to be open; closing the polls.," accessed January 7, 2016
  60. ↑ Washington Office of the Secretary of State, "Elections & Voting," accessed January 7, 2016
  61. ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Find My Polling Place," accessed January 7, 2016
  62. ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "FAQ: What are the Hours of Work?" accessed February 12, 2016
  63. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "Polling Place Locator," accessed January 7, 2016
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