Six states have elections on May 19. Here's when polls close in each

Six states will hold primary elections on May 19, setting the stage for November’s general elections. Voters in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Oregon will choose nominees for U.S. Senate, House, and gubernatorial seats. Georgia’s Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is running unopposed in his party’s primary but faces five Republican challengers in the general election. In Kentucky, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, a known Trump dissenter, is defending his 4th Congressional District seat against Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL endorsed by President Trump. Polling hours vary by state. Alabama, Georgia, and Oregon polls operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. local time, while Idaho’s polls run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Kentucky’s polls close earliest at 6 p.m. local time, and Pennsylvania’s polls remain open until 8 p.m. Voters can locate their polling places through state-specific websites, such as Alabama’s myinfo.alabamavotes.gov or Pennsylvania’s pavoterservices.pa.gov. The primaries will determine candidates for key races, including Senate seats in Georgia and Idaho, where competitive contests could shape the political landscape ahead of November. In Alabama, voters will also elect a new governor, adding another layer of significance to the day’s elections. The outcomes will influence the balance of power in Congress and state governments, with implications for national policy debates. Voter turnout and ballot choices will be closely watched, particularly in states with high-profile races like Georgia’s Senate contest and Kentucky’s 4th District primary. The results will provide early indicators of political trends ahead of the midterm elections. For voters unsure of their polling locations or hours, state election websites offer tools to verify details before casting ballots.