Six states—Pennsylvania, Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Idaho, and Oregon—hold primary elections on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The elections select candidates for federal, state, and local offices, including governorships, U.S. Senate and House seats, state legislatures, and other judicial or administrative positions. Polling hours vary by state. Georgia, Alabama, and Pennsylvania generally open at 7:00 a.m. and close between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Kentucky polling closures can differ by county due to time zones. Oregon uses a predominantly mail-in system, requiring ballots to be received by 8:00 p.m. to be counted. Specific local hours should be confirmed with state election authorities or polling places.
"May 19 will mark a different kind of Super Tuesday, as it will be one of the most important days on the midterm election calendar, with six states voting simultaneously in races that could determine future control of Congress and gauge President Donald Trump's political influence within the Republican Party. Pennsylvania, Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Idaho, and Oregon are the states that will hold their primary elections this Tuesday."
"The primary elections in these states will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Polling hours vary by state. In Georgia, Alabama, and Pennsylvania, most polling places will open at 7:00 a.m. and close between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. local time. In Kentucky, some counties operate on different time zones, so certain polling places will close an hour later than others. Oregon maintains a predominantly mail-in voting system, so ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday to be counted."
"To check the specific hours for each location, it is advisable to consult the official websites of state election authorities or contact the relevant polling place before heading to the polls. What's on the ballot? The offices up for election vary by state, though the main races include governorships, federal seats, and state legislatures."
"In Georgia, one of the most closely watched races is the Republican primary to determine who will face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in November. Part of the race for the state governorship will also be decided. Kentucky will host one of the most high-profile Republican primaries of the election cycle: that of Congressman"
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