Election Day has arrived as voters are preparing to head to the polls across all 50 states on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Republicans are fighting to keep majorities in both the Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, with key races from Alaska to Texas to Florida being decisive as to whether Democrats can gain control over one or both chambers of Congress.
If you are planning to vote in person, it is important to know where your polling precinct is located and what time it opens. Most states open their polls at 7 a.m. local, but some start voting as early as 5 a.m. or as late as 10 a.m. This information all depends on which state you live in, and sometimes even on your county or municipality. The closing time of your polling precinct also can depend on these
factors.
You can check USA TODAY's voter guide or visit Vote.gov and USA.gov for more information on voting and voter registration, which in some states is open through Election Day.
Here is what time polls will open and close in each state, according to states' websites. All times are local.
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Poll opening times can vary by state or municipality. Here is a breakdown by hour of when polls open across the country.
Alabama
Polls in Alabama are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time on Election Day. Polling places located in the Eastern Time Zone may be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET rather than Central Time.
Alaska
In Alaska, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Alaska Division of Elections.
Arizona
Polls in Arizona are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Arkansas
On Election Day, polls in Arkansas are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
California
Polls in California are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Colorado
In Colorado, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Connecticut
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Connecticut.
Delaware
Polls in Delaware are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
District of Columbia
Polls in Washington DC are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Florida
Polls in Florida are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Georgia
In Georgia, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hawaii
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Hawaii on Election Day.
Idaho
Most polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Idaho. Some polling places may open at 7 a.m. at the discretion of the county clerk.
Illinois
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Illinois on Election Day.
Indiana
In Indiana, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day.
Iowa
Polls in Iowa are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Kansas
State law requires polling places in Kansas to open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Election Day. Counties are allowed to open polling locations as early as 6 a.m. and close as late as 8 p.m., however polling locations must be open for at least 12 consecutive hours.
Kentucky
Polls in Kentucky are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Louisiana
Polls in Louisiana are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Tuesday elections, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State's website.
Maine
Voting places in Maine open between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., depending on the population of the town. All voting places close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, according to the Maine state government's website.
Maryland
Polls in Maryland are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Massachusetts
Most polls in Massachusetts are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., although some municipalities may open polling places as early as 5:45 a.m.
Michigan
Polls in Michigan are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Minnesota
Polls in Minnesota are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, although municipalities with fewer than 500 residents may open polling places as late as 10 a.m.
Mississippi
In Mississippi, polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Missouri
Polls in Missouri are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Montana
Most polls in Montana are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling places with fewer than 400 registered voters who intend to vote in person must remain open from at least noon until 8 p.m., or until all registered voters have voted, at which point the polling place must close immediately.
Nebraska
Polling places located in the Central time zone are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., while polling places located in the Mountain time zone are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nevada
Polls in Nevada are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
New Hampshire
Hours for polling places in New Hampshire vary by municipality, however polls must open by 11 a.m. and cannot close before 7 p.m.
New Jersey
Polling places in New Jersey are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
New Mexico
In New Mexico, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
New York
Polls in New York are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
North Carolina
Polling locations in North Carolina are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
North Dakota
Polls in North Dakota open between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and close between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Ohio
Polling locations in Ohio are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
Oklahoma
Polls in Oklahoma are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Oregon
In Oregon, polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Pennsylvania
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island
Most polling locations in Rhode Island are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with one exception – polls in New Shoreham open at 9 a.m.
South Carolina
Polling locations in South Carolina are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
South Dakota
Polls in South Dakota are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tennessee
Polling location hours vary by county in Tennessee, however all polling places close 8 p.m. ET. Polls must be open for a minimum of 10 consecutive hours, but not more than 13 hours.
Texas
Polls in Texas are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Utah
Polling locations in Utah are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vermont
Polling locations in Vermont open between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Virginia
Polls in Virginia are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Washington
Opening hours for polling locations in Washington vary by municipality, however all polls close at 8 p.m.
West Virginia
Polls in West Virginia are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wisconsin
Polling locations in Wisconsin are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Wyoming
Polls in Wyoming are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@usatoday.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What time do polls close on Election Day? See list state-by-state
