Election Day

American  

noun

1. (in the U.S.) the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November on which national elections are held for electors of the president and vice president in those years evenly divisible by four. On even years constituents elect members of the House of Representatives for two-year terms and one third of the Senate for six-year terms.

2. (often lowercase) any day designated for the election of public officials.

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Etymology

Origin of Election Day

First recorded in 1640–50

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Election Day

“Mail ballots are already in most voters’ hands, and Election Day is less than three weeks away.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

The bill now goes to the House of Representatives, which is already in recess until after Election Day, leaving a narrow window for Congress to complete work before a new legislature takes office in January.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Election Day is still almost two months away, so let’s transition to the immediate term: how to enjoy your evening.

From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026

With less than eight weeks until Election Day, we’re in the midterms’ final phase.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

“He’s like Mr. America. Every Election Day, I get a big lecture on what makes this country the best in the world.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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