As the clock struck 7 a.m. ET, polls have officially opened in more than 25 states across the country, marking the beginning of a crucial day in the electoral process. Here is a breakdown of the states that have just opened their polling stations:
- Alabama: While some polls in Alabama observe Eastern Time and opened at 7 a.m. ET, the majority of polling stations operate in Central Time and will open at 8 a.m. ET.
- Delaware
- Washington, DC
- Florida: Polls in the Central Time zone of Florida will open at 8 a.m. ET.
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Kansas: Due to different time zones, some polling stations in Kansas will open at 8 a.m. ET.
- Maryland
- Massachusetts: Cities or towns in Massachusetts have the option to open polling stations as early as 5:45 a.m. ET.
- Michigan: Some polling stations in Michigan will open at 8 a.m. ET because of time zone differences.
- Missouri
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee: Polling places with a population exceeding 120,000 residents are required to open by 7 a.m. ET.
With voters lining up to cast their ballots and make their voices heard, the democratic process is in full swing in these states. It is a day of significance as citizens exercise their right to vote and participate in shaping the future of their communities and the nation as a whole.
