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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Yet the state allows ballots to be counted as long as they are postmarked on or before Election Day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The state also allows people to register to vote and cast ballots provisionally on Election Day, which can add time since county officials must verify voter eligibility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Jessica Cadigan, a former FBI intelligence analyst who investigated Election Day threats, said FBI headquarters’ command post was critical to her cases.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Some require ballots to arrive by Election Day.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
She was sick and bedridden on Election Day, November 2, 1920.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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