Polling places are typically open until 7:00 or 8:00 pm on Election Day, depending on the location and the specific election.
- In New York City for the General Election on November 4, 2025, polls are open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
- In Minnesota, polling places usually open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, with the rule that anyone in line by 8:00 pm is allowed to vote even if voting continues past that time.
- In Massachusetts, state and presidential primary elections have polling places open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
- In El Paso County, TX, vote centers open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Election Day.
- In California, polls open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm.
- In Madison, AL, polling places reportedly open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- In Madison, WI, polling places open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm, with everyone in line by 8:00 pm permitted to vote.
So generally, most polling places are open until 7:00 or 8:00 pm on Election Day, with voters allowed to vote if they are already in line at closing time. The exact closing time may vary slightly by state or local jurisdiction but is commonly around 7:00 or 8:00 pm.
