What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
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What the coverage says
Voting for the 2026 US midterm elections begins in Vermont with polls opening at 5am, or 10:00 GMT, according to Al Jazeera. The Guardian details an hour-by-hour schedule of closing times across the country, noting that the cycle includes 35 Senate contests, 36 gubernatorial races, and all 435 House of Representatives seats. Al Jazeera reports that the initial results are anticipated when polls begin to close at 23:00 GMT on Tuesday, though final outcomes could require days.
Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
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