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

The 2024 presidential election is set to be a significant night for American politics, not only determining the next president but also deciding control of the Senate, House of Representatives, gubernatorial offices, and various state ballot measures. With multiple states holding competitive races, here is a detailed guide to when polls will close on election night, providing crucial insights into when results may start rolling in.

6:00 p.m. ET

Election night kicks off with polls closing in parts of Kentucky and Indiana. At this hour:

• Indiana will close polls in the 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th congressional districts, as well as for Senate and gubernatorial races.
• Kentucky will also have poll closures in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th districts, signaling the start of vote counting in several key districts.

7:00 p.m. ET

A more significant wave of poll closures follows at 7:00 p.m., affecting states with crucial Senate and House races:

• Georgia and Indiana (in districts 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th) will close their polls, with both states holding competitive Senate and gubernatorial contests.
• Kentucky will close polls in the 1st and 2nd districts, which are tied to important ballot measures.
• South Carolina will close polls for a state ballot measure.
• Vermont and Virginia will have elections for Senate and House seats.
• Florida (polls close in the 3rd through 28th districts) will be a key battleground for both Senate and ballot measure votes.

7:30 p.m. ET

Another round of important races will be decided by 7:30 p.m.:

• North Carolina will close polls for House, gubernatorial, and ballot measure elections.
• Ohio is another state to watch, with Senate, House, and ballot measures on the line.
• West Virginia will see Senate and gubernatorial results.

8:00 p.m. ET

At 8:00 p.m., more states with key races and competitive districts will close:

• Alabama will close polls for House races.
• Connecticut, Delaware, and District of Columbia will hold Senate and House elections, along with gubernatorial or ballot measures.
• Florida (in districts 1st and 2nd) will see Senate and ballot measure results.
• Illinois, Kansas (in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th districts), Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan (in districts 2nd through 13th), Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Texas (polls in districts 1st through 15th, 17th through 22nd, and 24th through 38th) will also close with major elections at stake.

8:30 p.m. ET

Polls close in Arkansas, though the state’s races are typically not as competitive.

9:00 p.m. ET

The 9:00 p.m. closing time sees a flurry of competitive races:

• Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, and Kansas will close their polls, with crucial Senate, House, and ballot measure results.
• Louisiana will have House races to track.
• Michigan (polls close in the 1st district), Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas (polls in the 16th and 23rd districts), Wisconsin, and Wyoming will all be pivotal in the Senate, gubernatorial, or ballot measures.

10:00 p.m. ET

At 10:00 p.m., polls will close in:

• Idaho (polls in the 2nd House district) for ballot measures.
• Montana, Nevada, and Utah for Senate, gubernatorial, and attorney general elections.
• States such as California, Oregon, and Washington will be key battlegrounds for both Senate and House races, with important ballot measures on the line.

11:00 p.m. ET

Late-night updates will be provided as the following states close:

• California will begin reporting on Senate, House, and ballot measure results.
• Idaho (polls in the 1st District), Oregon, and Washington will also have notable races, with Oregon focusing on House races and Washington on Senate and gubernatorial contests.

12:00 a.m. ET

Polls in Hawaii will close for the Senate race.

1:00 a.m. ET

Finally, at 1:00 a.m., Alaska will close its polls for House and ballot measure elections, marking the end of the poll-closing schedule for the night.

As results begin to roll in, many of these states will provide crucial insights into the direction of the race for the White House and control of Congress. With such a packed election night, keep track of race projections and poll closures to stay informed about how the night unfolds. For live results, be sure to monitor key state races and national projections as they come in throughout the evening.