gothamist.com/news/2026-midterm-election-day-is-here-what-to-know-in-ny-and-nj 2026 Midterm Election Day is here: What to know in NY and NJ
Polls in New York and New Jersey open at 6 a.m. on Election Day, with New York closing at 9 p.m. and New Jersey at 8 p.m. New York City voters also face five ballot questions, while New Jersey's congressional contests include Rebecca Bennett's challenge to Rep. Tom Kean and a close race in the 2nd Congressional District.