Polls remain open until 7 p.m. Tuesday for general election

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Voters across Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky have until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their ballots in the 2026 general election.

Polling places opened at 6 a.m. in Missouri and Illinois, while polls in Kentucky opened at 6 a.m. local time.

Voters who are in line at their polling places by 7 p.m. are allowed to cast their ballots, even if voting continues past the official closing time.

Voters are deciding several federal, state and local races, along with ballot measures that could affect their communities.

Election officials will begin reporting results after polls close. Election night totals are unofficial until certified by the appropriate election authorities.

FOX23 will provide election results and updates throughout the evening.