State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2012)
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Poll opening and closing times state-by-state set to local times for the November 6, 2012 election.
Time zone note: Arizona and Hawaii do not observe Daylight Savings Time. Also, 13 states have multiple time zones. Idaho and Oregon are split between the Mountain and Pacific time zones. Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas are divided between Central and Mountain time zones. Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee are split between Eastern and Central time zones. Alaska is divided between the Alaska time zone and the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone.
State by State Poll Times
All of the times below are local.
Alabama
- See also: Alabama elections, 2012
In Alabama, all polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time.[1]
Alaska
- See also: Alaska elections, 2012
In Alaska, all polling places are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Alaska Time.[2]
Alaska is divided between the Alaska time zone and the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone.
Arizona
- See also: Arizona elections, 2012
In Arizona, all polling places are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Mountain Time.[3]
Arkansas
- See also: Arkansas elections, 2012
In Arkansas, all polling places will be open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm on Election Day. When the polls close, if you are in line, you will be permitted to vote.[4]
California
- See also: California elections, 2012
All polls in California are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Pacific Time.[5]
Colorado
- See also: Colorado elections, 2012
In Colorado, the polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Mountain Time .[6]
Connecticut
- See also: Connecticut elections, 2012
In Connecticut, all polling places will be open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Eastern Time on election day.[7]
Delaware
- See also: Delaware elections, 2012
In Delaware, the polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Eastern Time. If you are in line waiting to vote at closing time, you may cast your vote even if it is done after 8:00 pm.[8]
Florida
- See also: Florida elections, 2012
In Florida, all polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.[9]
Florida is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Georgia
- See also: Georgia elections, 2012
In Georgia, polls are open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM Eastern Time on Election Day. Any voter who is waiting in line to vote at 7:00 PM will be allowed to vote.[10]
Hawaii
- See also: Hawaii elections, 2012
In Hawaii, polls are open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Hawaii Time.[11]
Idaho
- See also: Idaho elections, 2012
In Idaho, all polls will be open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. In some instances, the Clerk is able to open polling at 7:00 AM.[12]
Idaho is split between the Mountain and Pacific time zones.
Illinois
- See also: Illinois elections, 2012
In, Illinois all polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time.[13]
Indiana
- See also: Indiana elections, 2012
In Indiana polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time.[14]
Indiana is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Iowa
- See also: Iowa elections, 2012
In Iowa, all polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Central time, one of the longest poll open and close times in the nation .[15]
Kansas
- See also: Kansas elections, 2012
In Kansas, most polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time as Kansas mandates in its state laws that the polls must be open a minimum of twelve (12) hours. Counties may open the polls earlier and close them later.[16]
Kansas is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Kentucky
- See also: Kentucky elections, 2012
In Kentucky, all polls are open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Central and Eastern Time. All those in line by 6:00 pm will be able to vote.[17]
Kentucky is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Louisiana
- See also: Louisiana elections, 2012
In Louisiana all polls are open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Time.[18]
Maine
- See also: Maine elections, 2012
In Maine, municipalities with a population less than 500 open between 6 AM and 10 AM while municipalities with a population of 500 or more open between 6 AM and 8AM. All polls close at 8 PM.[19]
Maryland
- See also: Maryland elections, 2012
In Maryland, all polling places are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Eastern Time.[20]
Massachusetts
- See also: Massachusetts elections, 2012
In Massachusetts, most polling places are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. However, municipalities may open as early as 5:45 AM.[21]
Michigan
- See also: Michigan elections, 2012
In Michigan, all polls will be open in the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central and Eastern times.[22]
Michigan is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Minnesota
- See also: Minnesota elections, 2012
In Minnesota, most polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Central Time. However, some smaller municipalities may open as late as 10:00 AM.[23]
Mississippi
- See also: Mississippi elections, 2012
All polling places in Mississippi are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Central Time.[24]
Missouri
- See also: Missouri elections, 2012
In Missouri, all polling places are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time .[25]
Montana
- See also: Montana elections, 2012
In Montana, polling place hours throughout the state vary. Polling places open between 7:00 am and 12:00 pm and close at 8:00 pm. Contact your local elections official for exact times.[26]
Nebraska
- See also: Nebraska elections, 2012
In Nebraska, all polling locations will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm central time and 7:00 am to 7:00 pm mountain time.[27] Nebraska is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Nevada
- See also: Nevada elections, 2012
All polling places in Nevada will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Pacific Time.[28]
New Hampshire
- See also: New Hampshire elections, 2012
In New Hampshire, the polling place hours of operation vary in New Hampshire. In general, polling places open between 6:00 am and 11:00 am and close at 7:00 pm or 8:00 pm, Eastern Time. Voters in New Hampshire should contact their municipal clerk's office for actual polling place times.[29][30]
New Jersey
- See also: New Jersey elections, 2012
In New Jersey, all polls are open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time.[31]
New Mexico
- See also: New Mexico elections, 2012
In New Mexico, all polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Mountain Time on Election Day.[32]
New York
- See also: New York elections, 2012
Polls open at 6:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM.[33]
North Carolina
- See also: North Carolina elections, 2012
In North Carolina, the polling places will be open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time.[34]
North Dakota
- See also: North Dakota elections, 2012
Polling locations cannot open earlier than 7:00 a.m. and must be open by 9:00 a.m. with the exception of those precincts in which fewer than 75 votes were cast in the last General Election. The governing body of the exempt polling locations may direct the polls to open no later than 12:00 noon. All polling locations must remain open until 7:00 p.m. and close no later than 9:00 p.m.[35]
North Dakota is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Ohio
- See also: Ohio elections, 2012
In Ohio, all polling places will be open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time, however if you are in line at the time of the poll closing at 7:30 PM you will be given the right to vote.[36]
Oklahoma
- See also: Oklahoma elections, 2012
In Oklahoma, all polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time.[37]
Oregon
- See also: Oregon elections, 2012
Oregon is an elections by mail state, however a voter can still vote on election day at their local municipal clerks office 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Pacific Time.[38] Oregon is split between the Mountain and Pacific time zones.
Pennsylvania
- See also: Pennsylvania elections, 2012
In Pennsylvania, all polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Eastern Time.[39]
Rhode Island
- See also: Rhode Island elections, 2012
In Rhode Island, most polls open at 7:00 AM and all polls close at 8:00 PM.[40]
South Carolina
- See also: South Carolina elections, 2012
In South Carolina, all polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time.[41]
South Dakota
- See also: South Dakota elections, 2012
In South Dakota, all polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Any voter at the polling place prior to 7:00 pm is allowed to cast a ballot.[42][43]
South Dakota is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Tennessee
- See also: Tennessee elections, 2012
In Tennessee, most polling places are open between 7am and 7pm. All precincts close 8:00pm eastern standard time and 7:00pm central standard time. The polls must be open a minimum of 10 hours and may be open for a maximum of 13 hours.[44]
Tennessee is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Texas
- See also: Texas elections, 2012
In Texas, all polling places are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time.[45] Texas is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Utah
- See also: Utah elections, 2012
In Utah, all polling places are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.[46]
Vermont
- See also: Vermont elections, 2012
In Vermont, all polls are open from 10am to 7pm. Most polls open earlier.[47]
Virginia
- See also: Virginia elections, 2012
In Virginia, all polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Eastern Time.[48]
Washington
- See also: Washington elections, 2012
Washington is a mail in ballot state and does not have polling places. Your county election officials can provide information about voting centers/election offices.[49]
Washington, D.C.
Polls are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.[50]
West Virginia
- See also: West Virginia elections, 2012
In West Virginia, all polling places are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time.[51]
Wisconsin
- See also: Wisconsin elections, 2012
In Wisconsin, all polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Time.[52]
Wyoming
- See also: Wyoming elections, 2012
in Wyoming, all polling places are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Mountain Time on Election Day.[53]
See also
References
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State "2012 Voter Guide"
- ↑ Alaska Elections "Hours Polls Open," Accessed August 2012
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State "Poll Times," Accessed August 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State "2012 Election Calendar"
- ↑ California Secretary of State "Elections FAQ"
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State "2012 Election Calendar"
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "2012 Calendar"
- ↑ Delaware Elections "2012 Election Calendar"
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State "What Times"
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State "Voting Information 2012"
- ↑ Hawaii Elections "2012 Election Fact Sheet"
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State "2012 Calendar"
- ↑ Illinois Department of Elections "Voter Information 2012"
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State "2012 Elections Calendar"
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State "Polling Place"
- ↑ Kansas Vote "Where and When you Vote"
- ↑ Kentucky Elections "Voting"
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State "Voting"
- ↑ Maine Government "Elections FAQ"
- ↑ Maryland Elections "Election Day Questions"
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State "Voting Questions"
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State "FAQs"
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State "Frequently Asked Questions"
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State "2012 Elections Calendar"
- ↑ Missouri Elections "FAQs"
- ↑ vote411.org - Voting In Montana
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State "Voter Info"
- ↑ Nevada Clark County Government "Election Dates"
- ↑ vote411.org - Voting In New Hampshire
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State "2010 Clerks"
- ↑ New Jersey Elections "FAQ"
- ↑ vote411.org - Voting In New Mexico
- ↑ New York Elections "FAQ"
- ↑ North Carolina Elections "Voting"
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State "Election Calendar 2012"
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State "FAQ"
- ↑ Oklahoma Elections "FAQs"
- ↑ Oregon Votes "2012 Elections Calendar"
- ↑ Pennsylvania Votes "Frequently Asked Questions"
- ↑ vote411.org - Voting in Rhode Island
- ↑ SC Votes "Voting Information"
- ↑ vote411.org - Voting in South Dakota
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State "2012 Elections Calendar"
- ↑ vote411.org - Voting in Tennessee
- ↑ Vote Texas "FAQ"
- ↑ Utah Vote "Calendar"
- ↑ vote411.org - Voting in Vermont
- ↑ Virginia Elections "Frequently Asked Questions"
- ↑ vote411.org - Voting in Washington
- ↑ www.dcboee.org - "DC Board of Elections and Ethics: Election Year 2012"
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State "Election Day Procedures"
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board "Voting"
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State "2012 Election Calendar"
