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Six States Hold Primaries Tuesday, Polls Close by Evening

8/13/2026

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Six states—Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin—hold primaries Tuesday.
Alabama’s congressional primaries in four new districts close at 7 p.m. (8 p.m. Eastern) and will be tabulated after polls close.
Alabama’s rigid early-voting policy means fewer early votes than in other states.
Connecticut’s municipal results will start reporting at 8 p.m. Eastern, with certification due Aug. 18.
Minnesota’s polls close at 8 p.m. (9 p.m. Eastern) and officials expect results by late Tuesday night.

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Six states—Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin—hold primaries Tuesday.
Alabama’s congressional primaries in four new districts close at 7 p.m. (8 p.m. Eastern) and will be tabulated after polls close.
Alabama’s rigid early-voting policy means fewer early votes than in other states.
Connecticut’s municipal results will start reporting at 8 p.m. Eastern, with certification due Aug. 18.
Minnesota’s polls close at 8 p.m. (9 p.m. Eastern) and officials expect results by late Tuesday night.