Election Day
Americannoun
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(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.
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(often lowercase) any day designated for the election of public officials.
Etymology
Origin of Election Day
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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Election Day is Nov. 3, just under six weeks later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The order directed the Department of Homeland Security to compile lists of U.S. citizens who reside in each state and will be at least 18 years old by Election Day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Over the 12 months following 1998’s midterm Election Day, the S&P 500 gained 22%.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Given all this, North Carolinians may feel less confident in absentee voting or even voting on Election Day.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Election Day, November 2, 1880, was sunny in Ohio.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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