An hour-by-hour guide to election night poll closings

2026 election guide when polls close and when we'll find out results

Click here for everything you need to know about when the polls close, the top races to watch nationwide, and when we can expect overall results.

An hour-by-hour guide to election night poll closings

By Rhyannon Bartlett-Imadegawa, Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — It’s almost Election Day, and the balance of power in Washington is at stake as Americans vote to determine control of the Senate and House of Representatives — plus, settle races for governor and decide many other key issues.This is a comprehensive guide to poll closing times