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polling place

American  

noun

  1. a place at or in which votes in an election are cast.


Etymology

Origin of polling place

First recorded in 1825–35

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Voters may cast ballots in-person at any polling place in their county.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

You can find your nearest polling place on the California secretary of state’s website here.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

Mejia, who is running for reelection as city controller, said he showed up at a polling place and was at first told he had to register to vote.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

A video posted on social media showed one female candidate riding to the polling place on a donkey cart.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 26, 2026

Anthony and seven of the other women who had registered went to the polling place.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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