Today is Election Day
Americans are heading to the polls today, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the midterm elections. On the federal level, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the ballot, along with 35 U.S. Senate seats, including two special elections. Thirty-six states are also electing governors, and voters across the country will decide state legislative races, local offices and ballot measures.
If you're voting in person today, the most important thing to know is where your polling place is. In many states, you must vote at your assigned precinct on Election Day, and it may not be the same place you voted early or in past elections.
How to find your polling place
Polling places are set by your state and county, so the most reliable answer always comes from official election offices. Here's where to look:
Your state's election website. Every state has an official voter lookup tool, usually run by the secretary of state or state board of elections. Enter your name or home address to see your polling place, and often a sample ballot too. Examples include North Carolina's Voter Search, Wisconsin's MyVote.wi.gov and California's Secretary of State poll locator.
Your county or city election office. Many counties have their own polling place maps. In New York City, for instance, voters have separate assigned sites for early voting and Election Day, and they aren't always the same address.
Vote.gov. The federal government's official site links you directly to your state's election office.
CanIVote.org. Run by the National Association of Secretaries of State, it points you to your state's official polling place finder.
Your voter registration card. In many places, your precinct and polling location are printed on it.
Be cautious with unofficial sites or social media posts claiming polling places have moved. If something seems off, check directly with your local election office.
Before you go
Check your hours. Polling hours are set by each state and vary widely. For example, polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in North Carolina, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Wisconsin, and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in New Jersey. Always confirm your own state's hours. In many states, anyone in line when polls close can still vote, so stay in line.
Know what to bring. ID rules differ by state. Some require a photo ID, others accept a utility bill or bank statement, and some ask only first-time voters to show ID. Your state election website lists what's accepted.
Not registered yet? Some states, including Wisconsin, let you register at your polling place on Election Day. Check whether your state offers same-day registration.
Still have a mail ballot? Return deadlines vary. Many states let you drop it off at your county election office or an official drop box by the time polls close today, while others accept ballots postmarked by today. Check your state's rules so your ballot counts.
Problems at the polls? If your name isn't on the list or there's a question about your eligibility, ask for a provisional ballot. Poll workers can help, and your county election office can answer questions. The nonpartisan Election Protection hotline is also available at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Voting from overseas or in the military? U.S. citizens abroad and service members can find their state's ballot rules and deadlines at the Federal Voting Assistance Program, FVAP.gov.