Here is a state-by-state guide that tells you everything you need to know about voting in the 2018 midterm elections, including how to check your voter registration, how to find your polling place and the hours polls will be open in your state.
What is the deadline to register to vote in the midterm election?
The deadline to register to vote in Tuesday’s election has passed in most states; however, in 16 states, voters may register up to and including on Election Day.
One state, North Dakota, does not require voters register to vote, but they must bring identification when they show up at the polls.
These states allow you to register to vote up to and including on Election Day:
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Maine
Minnesota
Montana
New Hampshire
North Carolina - new voters may register and vote in early voting up through Saturday.
Utah
Vermont
Wisconsin
Wyoming
You may register online to vote in all of those states except Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Wyoming.
The deadline to register to vote in every other state has passed.
How to find out if you are registered to vote?
You can find out if you are registered to vote in your state by clicking on the state where you live and entering some information.
How do I find out where to vote -- where is my polling place?
Use the links below and fill in your street address to find your polling place.
When do I vote?
Here are the poll times for Tuesday’s elections by state.
Alabama: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Alaska: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Arizona: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Arkansas: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
California: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Colorado: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Connecticut: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Delaware: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
District of Columbia: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Florida: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Georgia: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hawaii: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Idaho: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Illinois: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Indiana: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Iowa: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Kansas: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Kentucky: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Louisiana: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Maine: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Maryland: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Massachusetts: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Michigan: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Minnesota: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mississippi: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Missouri: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Montana: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nebraska: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CT); 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (MT)
Nevada: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
New Hampshire: In general, 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – can vary by municipality
New Jersey: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
New Mexico: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
New York: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
North Carolina: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
North Dakota: Open between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; close between 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ohio: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Oklahoma: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Oregon: No polling hours (vote-by-mail)
Pennsylvania: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rhode Island: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
South Carolina: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
South Dakota: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tennessee: Varies by county
Texas: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Utah: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vermont: Open between 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.; close at 7 p.m.
Virginia: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Washington: No polling hours (vote-by-mail)
West Virginia: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wisconsin: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wyoming: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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