When do polls close in Alabama?
Polls in Alabama close at 7:00 PM local time on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, between 7:00 PM ET and 8:00 PM ET, depending on where you vote.
Closing times
| Where | Polls close | Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| Polling places in eastern border areas that run on Eastern time, such as the Phenix City area of Russell County (Chambers and Lee counties may keep polling places on Central time) | 7:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM ET |
| Rest of the state (Central time) | 7:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM ET |
What voters need to know
Alabama law sets voting from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and says polling places in areas that operate on Eastern time open and close on Eastern time, though the Chambers and Lee county commissions may keep any polling place on Central time (Ala. Code 17-9-6); the Secretary of State's 2026 Voter Guide says only that such polling places 'may' be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern. The AP reported that these border areas closed at 7 p.m. Central (8 p.m. ET) in 2024, so voters there should check with their county. Anyone who tries to join the voting line after 7:00 p.m. will not be allowed to vote. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received by noon on Election Day, Nov. 3 (hand delivery by close of business Nov. 2): a receipt deadline, not a postmark rule (Ala. Code 17-11-18).
Hours can vary locally in Alabama. Check with your county or town election office before you go.
Results
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Closing at the same time
From Alabama's election office and state law, checked October 7, 2026. Poll closing times in every state