What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10:00 GMT).
Covered by 4 sources from 3 countries. First reported by NPR ·
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Here's how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour
As polls close on election night, here's a look at what to expect each hour and which midterm races are key to deciding control of Congress.
What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10:00 GMT).
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.
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 place In 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. There are also several ballot measures across the country…
Coverage details
4 outlets from 3 countries are covering this story: NPR, Al Jazeera, CBS News and The Guardian. NPR published it first, on November 1, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Guardian, 2 days later.
Key names in the coverage: Congress, Vermont and GMT.
By country: United States (2), Qatar (1), United Kingdom (1). In total 6 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.
