Election day voting location depends on your country, state, and residence. Here’s how to find your precise polling place quickly and accurately: What to do
- Use official election office resources: look up your state or country’s election website and use their “Find My Polling Place” or “Where do I vote” tool. You’ll typically need your residential address and sometimes your name or date of birth to confirm eligibility and locate the correct polling station.
- Check your polling hours: most places open early and close in the evening (for example, many U.S. locations run 6 a.m.–7 p.m., but hours vary by state and locality). An official site will list exact times.
- Bring required ID: some jurisdictions require a photo ID or other verification. The official site will outline acceptable forms of identification.
- If you’re traveling or have accessibility needs: many election offices provide accommodations and guidance for voters with disabilities or those voting outside their usual polling place.
Country-specific quick-starts
- United States: Visit your state or local board of elections page and use the “Where do I vote” or polling place finder. If you need help, you can usually contact the election office directly. Polls generally open early and close in the evening on Election Day. [web results show examples for multiple locales; use your own jurisdiction’s official page for exact details]
- United Kingdom: Polling stations are assigned by area; your poll card or local electoral registration office will confirm your polling station and voting times. Polls typically run from early morning to late evening on polling day. [web results indicate checking your postcode and polling day hours]
- Canada: Elections Canada provides a “Where do I vote” tool to locate your polling place, with Election Day voting at your assigned polling station. Hours and ID requirements are listed on the site. [web results reference this locator service]
- Australia: Voting options include voting centers and pre-poll/postal voting; check the official Elections page for your electorate to find locations and times.
If you’d like, tell me your country and state/province (or provide a general location), and I’ll give you the exact steps and the official link to find your polling place and Election Day hours.
