When do polls close in California?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Each time is local, with Eastern below it.
8:00 p.m. PST
Statewide
11:00 p.m. ET
Voters in line at closing time may still vote.
Official results
The state posts its count at California Secretary of State, Election Results. We don’t count votes or call races.
Sources
Read Nov 1, 2026. Every state is on one list at election night. Races on the ballot: California.
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