Election Day: Voters Across Multiple States Vote

Today, Nov. 4, voters in multiple states — including Virginia, Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio and New York — are voting in a mix of high-profile statewide contests (notably Virginia’s governor’s race between Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle‑Sears) and numerous local elections, including contested mayoral and council races in Belmont County, Ohio, and three countywide tax levies in Washington County, Ohio. Poll hours vary by state and locality (Virginia 6 a.m.–7 p.m.; Connecticut 6 a.m.–8 p.m.; many Michigan counties 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; Ohio generally 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; parts of New York 6 a.m.–9 p.m.), and returns and unofficial results are expected to begin posting after polls close. Election rules differ by state: several jurisdictions offer same‑day registration (Virginia, Connecticut), while Ohio requires an unexpired photo ID or permits provisional ballots; county boards and hotlines are providing polling locations, sample ballots and voter assistance. Early voting had been strong in some areas — New Jersey recorded nearly 1.2 million early ballots, New York City set a record for early in‑person ballots, Bexar County reported about an 11% odd‑year early turnout, and local totals included roughly 4,098 early voters in Ontario County and 10,914 in Stark County — and jurisdictions will continue publishing early‑voting totals. Voters experiencing issues are advised to consult state or county election websites and Election Day contact numbers for guidance.