State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2012)
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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 6, 2012, election.
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.
State by State Poll Times
All of the times below are local.
Alabama
- See also: Alabama elections, 2012
In Alabama, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[1]
Alaska
- See also: Alaska elections, 2012
In Alaska, polls 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, 2012
In Arizona, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.[3]
Arkansas
- See also: Arkansas elections, 2012
In Arkansas, polls were open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central time.[4]
California
- See also: California elections, 2012
In California, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific time.[5]
Colorado
- See also: Colorado elections, 2012
In Colorado, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time .[6]
Connecticut
- See also: Connecticut elections, 2012
In Connecticut, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[7]
Delaware
- See also: Delaware elections, 2012
In Delaware, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[8]
Florida
- See also: Florida elections, 2012
In Florida, 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, 2012
In Georgia, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.[10]
Hawaii
- See also: Hawaii elections, 2012
In Hawaii, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hawaii time.[11]
Idaho
- See also: Idaho elections, 2012
In Idaho, 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, 2012
In Illinois, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[13]
Indiana
- See also: Indiana elections, 2012
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, 2012
In Iowa, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central time.[15]
Kansas
- See also: Kansas elections, 2012
In Kansas, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Counties were given the discretion to 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, 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, 2012
In Louisiana, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time.[18]
Maine
- See also: Maine elections, 2012
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.[19]
Maryland
- See also: Maryland elections, 2012
In Maryland, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern time.[20]
Massachusetts
- See also: Massachusetts elections, 2012
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.[21]
Michigan
- See also: Michigan elections, 2012
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, 2012
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, 2012
In Mississippi, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[24]
Missouri
- See also: Missouri elections, 2012
In Missouri, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[25]
Montana
- See also: Montana elections, 2012
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.[26]
Nebraska
- See also: Nebraska elections, 2012
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, 2012
In Nevada, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pacific time.[28]
New Hampshire
- See also: New Hampshire elections, 2012
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.[29]
New Jersey
- See also: New Jersey elections, 2012
In New Jersey, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[30]
New Mexico
- See also: New Mexico elections, 2012
In New Mexico, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.[31]
New York
- See also: New York elections, 2012
In New York, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m Eastern time.[32]
North Carolina
- See also: North Carolina elections, 2012
In North Carolina, polls were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.[33]
North Dakota
- See also: North Dakota elections, 2012
In North Dakota, polling locations were required to open between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., 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, 2012
In Ohio, polls were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.[35]
Oklahoma
- See also: Oklahoma elections, 2012
In Oklahoma, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.[36]
Oregon
- See also: Oregon elections, 2012
In Oregon, voters could vote on Election Day at their local municipal clerk's office from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.[37]
Oregon is split between the Mountain and Pacific time zones.
Pennsylvania
- See also: Pennsylvania elections, 2012
In Pennsylvania, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.[38]
Rhode Island
- See also: Rhode Island elections, 2012
In Rhode Island, most polls opened at 7:00 a.m. All polls closed at 8:00 p.m.[39]
South Carolina
- See also: South Carolina elections, 2012
In South Carolina, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.[40]
South Dakota
- See also: South Dakota elections, 2012
In South Dakota, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.[41][42]
South Dakota is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Tennessee
- See also: Tennessee elections, 2012
In Tennessee, poll opening times varied by county. All precincts close 8:00 p.m. Eastern and 7:00 p.m. Central. The polls must be open a minimum of 10 hours and may be open for a maximum of 13 hours.[43]
Tennessee is split between Eastern and Central time zones.
Texas
- See also: Texas elections, 2012
In Texas, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.[44]
Texas is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.
Utah
- See also: Utah elections, 2012
In Utah, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.[45]
Vermont
- See also: Vermont elections, 2012
In Vermont, all polls were open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Most polls opened earlier.[46]
Virginia
- See also: Virginia elections, 2012
In Virginia, polls were open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.[47]
Washington
- See also: Washington elections, 2012
In Washington, voting centers closed at 8 p.m.[48]
Washington, D.C.
In Washington, D.C., polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.[49]
West Virginia
- See also: West Virginia elections, 2012
In West Virginia, polls were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.[50]
Wisconsin
- See also: Wisconsin elections, 2012
In Wisconsin, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time.[51]
Wyoming
- See also: Wyoming elections, 2012
In Wyoming, polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.[52]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "Election day voting"
- ↑ Maine Government, "Elections FAQ"
- ↑ Maryland Elections, "Election Day Questions"
- ↑ 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, "2012 Elections Calendar"
- ↑ Missouri Elections, "FAQs" (dead link)
- ↑ vote411.org - Voting In Montana
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Voter Info"
- ↑ Nevada Clark County Government, "Election Dates"
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "New Hampshire City and Town Clerks - Polling Places and Hours for 2010 State Elections"
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State - "State of Washington Voter's Pamphlet"
- ↑ www.dcboee.org - "DC Board of Elections and Ethics: Election Year 2012"
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Election Day Procedures" (dead link)
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Voting"
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2012 Election Calendar"