As Election Day unfolds, millions of Americans are gearing up to cast their votes in person. For those planning to vote today, it's crucial to be aware of the varying poll opening times across different states and regions. Here's a breakdown of some of the earliest poll opening times in Eastern Time (ET):
6 a.m.
- Connecticut
- Indiana (Central Time polls open at 7 a.m. ET)
- Kentucky (Central Time polls open at 7 a.m. ET)
- Maine (Most polls open between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., with exceptions for smaller municipalities)
- New Hampshire (Polls can open between 6 and 11 a.m., with Dixville Notch famously voting at midnight)
- New Jersey
- New York
- Virginia
6:30 a.m
- Ohio
- North Carolina
- West Virginia
- Vermont (Some polls open as early as 5 a.m. and as late as 10 a.m., with this year's earliest opening at 6:30 a.m.)
7 a.m.
- Alabama (Some polls in Eastern Time open at 7 a.m. ET, while most in Central Time open at 8 a.m. ET)
- Delaware
- Washington, DC
- Florida (Central Time polls open at 8 a.m. ET)
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Kansas (Some polls open at 8 a.m. due to time zones)
- Maryland
- Massachusetts (Some cities or towns can open as early as 5:45 a.m. ET)
- Michigan (Some polls open at 8 a.m. ET due to time zones)
- Missouri
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee (Polling places with over 120,000 population must open by 7 a.m. ET)
8 a.m.
- Arizona
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Minnesota (Municipalities with fewer than 500 voters can open as late as 11 a.m. ET)
- South Dakota (Some polls open at 6 a.m. ET based on time zone)
- North Dakota (Polls can open between 8 and 11 a.m. ET)
- Oklahoma
- Texas (Polling locations in CT open at 8 a.m. ET and in MT open at 9 a.m. ET)
- Wisconsin
These are just a few examples of the early poll opening times across the country. Remember to check the specific opening times in your area to ensure you have ample time to cast your vote on this important Election Day.
