WASHINGTON — Voters across the United States are casting ballots Tuesday in the 2026 midterm elections. Polls close at different times depending on the state and, in some cases, the county.

No single national closing time exists. Each state sets its own polling hours under state law, and some states span two time zones, so the deadline to vote depends on where a person lives. Election officials say the most reliable way to confirm hours is to check the website of a state's chief election office or local county elections office.

The elections will help shape the final two years of President Donald Trump's term. Democrats are trying to win back the House and Senate, where Republicans currently hold the majorities. Democrats need a net gain of three seats to take the House and four to take the Senate.

Turnout before Election Day was high. More than 58 million people had voted early, nearly 12 million more than in the 2022 midterms, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab.

Confirmed hours in key states

The polling hours below come from official state or local government election websites. All times are local.

Georgia: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters who are in line before 7 p.m. may cast a ballot. Absentee ballots must be received by the county registrar by 7 p.m. Georgia is in the Eastern time zone, so polls there close at 7........

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