As the nation gears up for the pivotal 2024 presidential election, excitement and anticipation fill the air. This election will not only determine who sits in the Oval Office for the next four years but will also decide the balance of power in the Senate, the House of Representatives, and various state offices across the country. Voter turnout and the outcome of key ballot measures will play an essential role in shaping the nation’s future.
To help you navigate this monumental election night, we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to poll closing times and key races across the United States, making sure you have all the information you need at your fingertips!
Poll Closing Times
6 p.m. ET
Indiana: Polls close in the 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th districts, focusing on Senate and gubernatorial races.
Kentucky: Closing polls for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th districts.
7 p.m. ET
Georgia: Polls close.
Indiana: Polls close for the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th districts (Senate and governor races).
Kentucky: 1st and 2nd districts will be voting on a crucial ballot measure.
South Carolina: Ballot measure.
Vermont: Senate and governor positions at stake.
Florida: Polls close in various districts, with both Senate and ballot measures on the line.
7:30 p.m. ET
North Carolina: Polls close for House, governor, and a significant ballot measure.
Ohio: Key Senate, House, and ballot measures up for grabs.
West Virginia: Senate and governor elections.
8 p.m. ET
Get ready as a wave of states close their polls! Notable mentions:
Connecticut: Senate and ballot measure.
Delaware: Elections for Senate, House, and governor.
Florida: Further polling closes with key Senate candidates making their mark.
Michigan: Senate and House races.
Texas, Alabama, Illinois, and more will also close their polls, emphasizing Senate races and House seats.
8:30 p.m. ET
Arkansas, and several House elections across states including **Colorado** and **Minnesota**.
9 p.m. ET
Arizona: A highly-watched Senate and House race, culminating in ballot measures.
Montana: Key Senate and gubernatorial elections as polls close.
10 p.m. ET
Idaho, Nevada , and Utah will close for various House and Senate elections.
11 p.m. ET
California : A significant moment for the Senate, House, and numerous ballot measures, marking one of the latest poll closures of the night.
12 a.m. ET
Hawaii : Last-minute votes are cast in the Senate elections.
1 a.m. ET
Alaska: Votes will be counted for House seats and ballot measures.
The Stakes Are High
With each passing hour on election night, the stakes get higher. Voters across the country will be aligning themselves with candidates whose policies resonate with their values, tackling critical issues such as healthcare, climate change, social justice, and economic recovery.
As the polls start closing in your state, be sure to stay updated with live results, projections, and analyses so that you can understand the direction in which our nation is heading.
Election Night 2024 is more than just numbers—it’s a reflection of the American public’s voice.
Stay engaged, informed, and ready to witness democracy in action as we approach one of the most significant elections in recent history. Mark your calendars, tune in, and join millions of Americans as we count down to the dawn of a new era!