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State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2015)
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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 2015 elections.
Time zone note: Times are provided in local time zones. If a state contains more than one time zone, the specific time zone is noted. Arizona and Hawaii do not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). Thirteen 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, 2015
In Alabama, all polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[1]
Alaska
- See also: Alaska elections, 2015
In Alaska, all polling places were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Alaska time.[2]
Alaska is divided between the Alaska time zone and the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone.
Arizona
- See also: Arizona elections, 2015
In Arizona, all polling places were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.[3]
Arkansas
- See also: Arkansas elections, 2015
In Arkansas, all polling places were open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central time.[4]
California
- See also: California elections, 2015
All polls in California were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific time.[5]
Colorado
- See also: Colorado elections, 2015
In Colorado, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.[6]
Connecticut
- See also: Connecticut elections, 2015
In Connecticut, all polling places were open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[7]
Delaware
- See also: Delaware elections, 2015
In Delaware, the polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[8]
Florida
- See also: Florida elections, 2015
In Florida, all polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.[9]
Florida is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Georgia
- See also: Georgia elections, 2015
In Georgia, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.[10]
Hawaii
- See also: Hawaii elections, 2015
In Hawaii, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hawaii time.[11]
Idaho
- See also: Idaho elections, 2015
In Idaho, all polls were open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. Polling places could open at 7 a.m. at the discretion of the county clerk.[12]
Idaho is split between the Mountain and Pacific time zones.
Illinois
- See also: Illinois elections, 2015
In Illinois all polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[13]
Indiana
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- See also: Indiana elections, 2015
In Indiana, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.[14]
Indiana is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Iowa
- See also: Iowa elections, 2015
In Iowa, all polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central time.[15]
Kansas
- See also: Kansas elections, 2015
In Kansas, most polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Counties could open the polls earlier and close them later.[16]
Kansas is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Kentucky
- See also: Kentucky elections, 2015
In Kentucky, all polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.[17]
Kentucky is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Louisiana
- See also: Louisiana elections, 2015
In Louisiana, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time for Saturday elections.[18]
Maine
- See also: Maine elections, 2015
In Maine, municipalities with a population less than 500 opened between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Eastern time, while municipalities with a population of 500 or more opened between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. All polls close at 8 p.m.[19]
Maryland
- See also: Maryland elections, 2015
In Maryland, all polling places were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[20]
Massachusetts
- See also: Massachusetts elections, 2015
In Massachusetts, most polling places were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. However, municipalities could open as early as 5:45 a.m.[21]
Michigan
- See also: Michigan elections, 2015
In Michigan, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.[22]
Michigan is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Minnesota
- See also: Minnesota elections, 2015
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.[23]
Mississippi
- See also: Mississippi elections, 2015
All polling places in Mississippi were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[24]
Missouri
- See also: Missouri elections, 2015
In Missouri, all polling places were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[25]
Montana
- See also: Montana elections, 2015
In Montana, polling place hours varied throughout the state. Polling places opened between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. Mountain time.[26]
Nebraska
- See also: Nebraska elections, 2015
In Nebraska, polls were open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time, or 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.[27]
Nebraska is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Nevada
- See also: Nevada elections, 2015
All polling places in Nevada were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pacific time.[28]
New Hampshire
- See also: New Hampshire elections, 2015
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. Eastern time.[29]
New Jersey
- See also: New Jersey elections, 2015
In New Jersey, all polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[30]
New Mexico
- See also: New Mexico elections, 2015
In New Mexico, all polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.[31]
New York
- See also: New York elections, 2015
For primary elections, polls opened at 6:00 a.m. and closed at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time in New York City and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Erie. Polls opened at 12:00 p.m. and closed at 9:00 p.m. in all other counties.[32]
Polls opened at 6:00 a.m. and closed at 9:00 p.m. for general elections.[32]
North Carolina
- See also: North Carolina elections, 2015
In North Carolina, the polling places were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.[33]
North Dakota
- See also: North Dakota elections, 2015
In North Dakota, polling locations were required to open between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. local time, with the exception of those precincts in which fewer than 75 votes were cast in the last general election. All polling locations were required to remain open until 7:00 p.m. and close no later than 9:00 p.m.[34]
North Dakota is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Ohio
- See also: Ohio elections, 2015
In Ohio, all polling places were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.[35]
Oklahoma
- See also: Oklahoma elections, 2015
In Oklahoma, all polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[36]
Oregon
- See also: Oregon elections, 2015
Oregon is an elections by mail state. A voter could vote on election day at their local municipal clerk's office from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.[37]
Oregon is split between the Mountain and Pacific time zones.
Pennsylvania
- See also: Pennsylvania elections, 2015
In Pennsylvania, all polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[38]
Rhode Island
- See also: Rhode Island elections, 2015
In Rhode Island, most polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and all polls closed at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[39]
South Carolina
- See also: South Carolina elections, 2015
In South Carolina, all polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.[40]
South Dakota
- See also: South Dakota elections, 2015
In South Dakota, all polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.[41]
South Dakota is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Tennessee
- See also: Tennessee elections, 2015
In Tennessee, poll opening times varied by county. All precincts closed at 8:00 p.m. Eastern and 7:00 p.m. Central. The polls were open a minimum of 10 hours and a maximum of 13 hours.[42]
Tennessee is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Texas
- See also: Texas elections, 2015
In Texas, all polling places were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[43]
Texas is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Utah
- See also: Utah elections, 2015
In Utah, all polling places were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mountain time.[44]
Vermont
- See also: Vermont elections, 2015
In Vermont, all polls were open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time. Some polls open earlier.[45]
Virginia
- See also: Virginia elections, 2015
In Virginia, all polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.[46]
Washington
- See also: Washington elections, 2015
In Washington, voting centers closed at 8 p.m. Pacific time.[47]
Washington, D.C.
Polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[48]
West Virginia
- See also: West Virginia elections, 2015
In West Virginia, all polling places were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.[49]
Wisconsin
- See also: Wisconsin elections, 2015
In Wisconsin, all polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time.[50]
Wyoming
- See also: Wyoming elections, 2015
In Wyoming, all polling places were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.[51]
See also
- State executive official elections, 2015
- State legislative elections, 2015
- State legislative special elections, 2015
- 2015 ballot measures
- Local ballot measure elections in 2015
- School board elections, 2015
- Upcoming recall elections
- Election dates
Past poll opening and closing times
Footnotes
- ↑ Code of Alabama, "Title 17, Chapter 9, Section 6," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Elections, "Hours Polls Open," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Revised Statutes, "Title 16, Section 565," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Code, "Title 7, Chapter 5, Subchapter 3," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Elections FAQ," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Revised Statutes, "1-7-101," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ General Statutes of Connecticut, "Title 9, Chapter 146, Section 9-174," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Delaware Code, "Title 15, Chapter 49," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions - Voting - What Times," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Official Code of Georgia, "Title 21, Chapter 2, Section 403," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ State of Hawaii - Office of Elections, "Home page," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State - Elections, Campaign Disclosure and Lobbyists, "2015 Idaho Primary and General Election Calendar," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Voting on Election Day," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Election day HQ," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Find Your Polling Place," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Vote Kansas, "When and where do I vote?" accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Voting Information Guide," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Vote," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Maine.gov, "Elections FAQ," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Rules and Information for Voters," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts General Laws, "Title 8 - Chapter 54 - Section 64," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Election Day in Michigan," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions - Election Day Voting," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2014 Elections Calendar," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Revised Statutes, "Chapter 115, Section 115.407," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Vote411.org, "Voting In Montana," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Voter Information Frequently Asked Questions," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Revised Statutes, "Title 24, Chapter 293, Section 273," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Vote411.org, "Voting In New Hampshire," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Voter Registration - Frequently Asked Questions," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ mytimetovote.com, "Voting In New Mexico," accessed May 26, 2014
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 New York Board of Elections, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina General Statutes, "163-166.01," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Election Calendar 2014," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Votes, "2014 Elections Calendar," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ VotesPA, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "General Election Polling Place Hours," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ SCVotes, "South Carolina Voting Information Page," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "General Voting Information," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ vote411.org, "Voting in Tennessee," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ VoteTexas.gov, "Who, What, Where, When, How," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Vote411.org, "Voting in Utah," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Vermont Statutes, "Title 17, Chapter 51, Section 2561," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Election and Registration Information System, "Home page," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "State of Washington Voter's Pamphlet," 2012
- ↑ D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics, "April 1, 2014 Primary Election Calendar of Important Dates and Deadlines," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Find My Polling Place," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Voting 101: Back to Basics," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "Polling Place Locator," accessed January 3, 2014
