Polls in Texas close at 9 p.m. Central Time, but those in Alaska stay open much longer — with some closing at midnight Central Time.

If you are planning to vote in person, it is important to know where your polling precinct is located and what time it opens. Most states open their polls at 7 a.m. local time, but some start voting as early as 5 a.m. or as late as 10 a.m.