[1] State covers two time zones, so polls close at the same local time in each zone. This means it closes an hour apart, given the time zone difference. [2] N.H. permits its 13 cities to keep polls open until 8 p.m. ET by local option. [3] State resides in two time zones and polls close synchronously. [4] N.C. allows its County Boards of Elections to decide if polls open until 8:30 p.m. ET. [5] Majority of Ore. is in PT.

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