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State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2013)
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Poll opening and closing times vary from state to state. This page lists poll opening and closing times in each state for the November 5, 2013, election.
State by State Poll Times
- Time zone note: Arizona and Hawaii do not observe daylight saving 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.
All of the times below are local.
Alabama
- See also: Alabama elections, 2013
In Alabama, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[1]
Arizona
- See also: Arizona elections, 2013
In Arizona, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.[2]
California
- See also: California elections, 2013
In California, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific time.[3]
Colorado
- See also: Colorado elections, 2013
In Colorado, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time .[4]
Connecticut
- See also: Connecticut elections, 2013
In Connecticut, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[5]
Florida
- See also: Florida elections, 2013
In Florida, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.[6]
Florida is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Georgia
- See also: Georgia elections, 2013
In Georgia, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.[7]
Indiana
- See also: Indiana elections, 2013
In Indiana, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.[8]
Indiana is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Louisiana
- See also: Louisiana elections, 2013
In Louisiana, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Tuesday elections and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Saturday elections.[9]
Maine
- See also: Maine elections, 2013
In Maine, polls in municipalities with a population less than 500 opened between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., while polls in municipalities with a population of 500 or more opened between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. All polls closed at 8 p.m.[10]
Massachusetts
- See also: Massachusetts elections, 2013
In Massachusetts, most polling places were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. However, municipalities were given the discretion to open as early as 5:45 a.m.[11]
Michigan
- See also: Michigan elections, 2013
In Michigan, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.[12]
Michigan is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Minnesota
- See also: Minnesota elections, 2013
In Minnesota, most polling places were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time. However, some smaller municipalities opened as late as 10:00 a.m.[13]
Mississippi
- See also: Mississippi elections, 2013
In Mississippi, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[14]
New Hampshire
- See also: New Hampshire elections, 2013
In New Hampshire, polling place hours varied throughout the state. In general, polling places opened between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and closed at 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.[15]
New Jersey
- See also: New Jersey elections, 2013
In New Jersey, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[16]
New York
- See also: New York elections, 2013
In New York, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m Eastern time.[17]
North Carolina
- See also: North Carolina elections, 2013
In North Carolina, polls were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.[18]
Ohio
- See also: Ohio elections, 2013
In Ohio, polls were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.[19]
Pennsylvania
- See also: Pennsylvania elections, 2013
In Pennsylvania, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[20]
Rhode Island
- See also: Rhode Island elections, 2013
In Rhode Island, most polls opened at 7:00 a.m. All polls closed at 8:00 p.m.[21]
South Carolina
- See also: South Carolina elections, 2013
In South Carolina, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.[22]
Texas
- See also: Texas elections, 2013
In Texas, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.[23]
Texas is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Virginia
- See also: Virginia elections, 2013
In Virginia, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.[24]
Washington
- See also: Washington elections, 2013
In Washington, voting centers closed at 8 p.m.[25]
Wisconsin
- See also: Wisconsin elections, 2013
In Wisconsin, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time.[26]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "2012 Voter Guide"
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Poll Times," accessed August 2012
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Elections FAQ"
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2012 Election Calendar"
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2013 Calendar"
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "What Times"
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Voting Information"
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2012 Elections Calendar"
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Voting"
- ↑ Maine Government, "Elections FAQ"
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, "Voting Questions"
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Election Day in Michigan"
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions"
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2013 Elections Calendar"
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "New Hampshire City and Town Clerks - Polling Places and Hours for 2010 State Elections"
- ↑ New Jersey Elections, "FAQ"
- ↑ New York Elections, "FAQ"
- ↑ North Carolina Elections, "Voting"
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "FAQ"
- ↑ Pennsylvania Votes, "Frequently Asked Questions"
- ↑ - General Election Polling Place Hours
- ↑ SC Votes, "Voting Information"
- ↑ VoteTexas.gov, "When"
- ↑ Virginia Elections, "Frequently Asked Questions"
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State - "State of Washington Voter's Pamphlet"
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2013 Spring Election"
