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Election Day 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Everything you need to vote — polling hours, where to vote, registration deadlines, and election night plans — for your city.
November 3, 2026
Tuesday
6 AM — 9 PM
Varies by state
10 Cities Covered
Find your polling place
Your City
New York City
New York
Polls: 6:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Register by: October 25, 2026
Full New York City voting guide →
Brooklyn
New York
Polls: 6:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Register by: October 25, 2026
Full Brooklyn voting guide →
Los Angeles
California
Polls: 7:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Register by: October 20, 2026
Same-day registration available
Full Los Angeles voting guide →
Chicago
Illinois
Polls: 6:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Register by: October 20, 2026
Same-day registration available
Full Chicago voting guide →
Boston
Massachusetts
Polls: 7:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Register by: October 25, 2026
Full Boston voting guide →
Washington, DC
District of Columbia
Polls: 7:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Register by: October 14, 2026
Same-day registration available
Full Washington, DC voting guide →
San Francisco
California
Polls: 7:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Register by: October 20, 2026
Same-day registration available
Full San Francisco voting guide →
Seattle
Washington
Polls: N/A (mail-in state) — 8:00 PM (drop boxes close)
Register by: October 26, 2026
Same-day registration available
Full Seattle voting guide →
Denver
Colorado
Polls: 7:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Register by: October 26, 2026
Same-day registration available
Full Denver voting guide →
Austin
Texas
Polls: 7:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Register by: October 5, 2026
Full Austin voting guide →
Key Deadlines by State
| State | Registration Deadline | Early Voting | Polls | ID Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | October 25, 2026 | October 24, 2026 — November 1, 2026 | 6:00 AM — 9:00 PM | No |
| CA | October 20, 2026 | October 5, 2026 — November 3, 2026 | 7:00 AM — 8:00 PM | No |
| IL | October 20, 2026 | September 24, 2026 — November 3, 2026 | 6:00 AM — 7:00 PM | No |
| MA | October 25, 2026 | October 24, 2026 — November 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM — 8:00 PM | No |
| DC | October 14, 2026 | October 24, 2026 — November 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM — 8:00 PM | No |
| WA | October 26, 2026 | Mail-in state | N/A (mail-in state) — 8:00 PM (drop boxes close) | No |
| CO | October 26, 2026 | October 19, 2026 — November 3, 2026 | 7:00 AM — 7:00 PM | non-strict photo |
| TX | October 5, 2026 | October 19, 2026 — October 30, 2026 | 7:00 AM — 7:00 PM | strict photo |
Accuracy note: Voting deadlines and rules are based on current state law and may change. Always verify with your local election office. Find your official polling place through the links on each city page.