Polls open for 2026 US midterm general election

Summarised from 2 outlets · 38 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 11:30 · Archive

Voters went to the polls on 3 November for the 2026 United States midterm general election.

Voters across the United States voted on 3 November in the 2026 midterm general election. In North Carolina, polls closed at 7:30 p.m., with voters in line at the time allowed to vote. Voters could find their assigned polling locations using the North Carolina State Board of Elections' voter search tool.

The state board of elections reported minor technical issues at several precincts. Executive Director Sam Hayes described delays at precincts in Hertford County, Gates County, Wilson County and Lenoir County as 'technical glitches', such as printer jams or pollbook confusion. The board planned to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday to consider whether to extend polling hours in counties that had experienced these issues, with a news conference scheduled for 4:00 p.m. to brief reporters on the outcome.

How it is being reported

• Unofficial results for 2026 General Election in Southeastern North CarolinaUnofficial 2026 North Carolina election results for statewide and southeastern NC races, county contests, school bonds, and local tax and alcohol referendums.WECT · 4 Nov, 06:08
• Tracking 2026 general election results for South Carolina’s York CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in South Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:52
• Tracking 2026 general election results for South Carolina’s Lancaster CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in South Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:51
• Tracking 2026 general election results for South Carolina’s Chesterfield CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in South Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:46
• Tracking 2026 general election results for South Carolina’s Chester CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in South Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:44
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Cleveland CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:42
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Gaston CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:42
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Mecklenburg CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:40
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Lincoln CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:38
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Alexander CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:36
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Watauga CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:32
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Rowan CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:29
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Iredell CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:28
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Union CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:03
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Stanly CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 04:02
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Catawba CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 03:59
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Ashe CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 03:57
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Burke CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 03:49
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Avery CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 03:48
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Caldwell CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 03:47
• Tracking 2026 general election results for North Carolina’s Cabarrus CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 03:45
• Tracking 2026 election results for North Carolina’s Anson CountyNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 03:42
• Tracking 2026 election results for US House races in North Carolina districtsNov. 3, 2026 is Election Day in North Carolina & across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 03:09
• LIVE COVERAGE: Tracking Carolina election results on Nov. 3, 2026North Carolina, South Carolina voters casting ballots in several key races on Election DayWBTV · 4 Nov, 01:31
• Polls close for most North Carolina counties for 2026 midterm election: How to track resultsElection Day is Nov. 3, 2026, in North Carolina and across USWBTV · 4 Nov, 00:30
• 2026 midterm election: Tracking race results in the Carolinas on Nov. 3, 2026North Carolina, South Carolina voters casting ballots in several key races on Election DayWBTV · 4 Nov, 00:17
• Polls close across South Carolina for 2026 general election: How to track resultsElection Day is Nov. 3 in South Carolina and across the United StatesWBTV · 4 Nov, 00:00
• Some North Carolina election results to be delayed after voting hours extended in 4 countiesPolls expected to close as late as 8:15 p.m. across 5 precinctsWBTV · 3 Nov, 23:10
• North Carolina election officials extend voting in 4 counties: What we knowThe first results in North Carolina are expected to be posted around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday.WBTV · 3 Nov, 22:52
• NC Board of Elections to consider extending poll hours in some countiesThe North Carolina State Board of Elections will meet at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, to consider extending polling hours in counties that have experienced ‘issues’ at precincts.WECT · 3 Nov, 18:03
• Live stream: North Carolina election officials to provide updates on Election Day operationsElection Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3 across the United States.WBTV · 3 Nov, 15:24
• Polls are now open: Here’s how to find your assigned Election Day voting locationPolls are now open for the 2026 midterm general election.WECT · 3 Nov, 13:35
• Polls are now open: Here’s what you need to knowElection Day is officially here, and polls are open across North Carolina for the 2026 statewide general election.WECT · 3 Nov, 12:44
• Election Day polls are open in South Carolina: 2026 voter guideElection Day is Nov. 3 in South Carolina across the United States.WBTV · 3 Nov, 12:00
• Election Day polls are open in North Carolina: 2026 voter guideElection Day is Nov. 3, 2026, in North Carolina and across USWBTV · 3 Nov, 11:30
• 2026 midterm election: Tracking South Carolina race resultsElection Day is Nov. 3, 2026 in South Carolina & across the USWBTV · 2 Nov, 23:45
• 2026 midterm election: Tracking North Carolina race resultsElection Day is Nov. 3, 2026 in North Carolina & across the USWBTV · 2 Nov, 23:22
• South Carolina 2026 voter guide: Here’s everything you need to know ahead of midtermsElection Day is Nov. 3 in South Carolina across the United States.WBTV · 2 Nov, 14:23

In this story: North Carolina State Board of Elections · Sam Hayes · North Carolina · Hertford County · Gates County · Wilson County · Lenoir County

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