ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Title: US Midterm Elections 2026: When Do Polls Close Across America?
Subtitle: From the first closures in Indiana and Kentucky to the final counts in Alaska, here’s a state-by-state look at Election Night voting deadlines.
Description:
As Americans head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections, voting hours vary across the country, with polling stations closing in stages throughout the evening.
The first polling places begin closing at 6pm Eastern Time in parts of Indiana and Kentucky. Further closures follow at 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm and later, with the final polling locations in Alaska scheduled to close in the early hours of November 4, Eastern Time.
This episode explains the election-night schedule, highlights why closing times differ between states, and looks at when Americans can expect the first election results to begin emerging.
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