Election Day

Election Day Quick Facts

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2023 Date	November 7, 2023
2024 Date	November 5, 2024

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Election Day in 2023

Tuesday, Nov 7

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Election Day is a staple in the democratic process in which citizens of the United States actively participate in selecting their representatives, ranging from the seats of local government to the presidency. This fundamental aspect of American democracy is rich in history and purpose, symbolizing the power handed to the people to determine their country's future course.

Election Day in the United States dates back to the formation of the new nation in the late 18th century. The first presidential election was held in 1788—89 when George Washington was chosen as the first U.S. president. Throughout the years, the election process has evolved, bridging gaps of disfranchisement by expanding voter eligibility to include racial minorities and women. It centers around one fundamental principle: each vote counts and has the power to shape policies, societal norms, and the overall direction of the nation.

Considered to be the finale of the bustling campaign season, Election Day provides a platform for citizens to voice their opinions about the candidates' promises, manifesto, and the direction they wish to see their nation head towards. Election Day is enshrined in the U.S. law as taking place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, thereby typically falling between November 2nd and 8th. Consequently, every year this day marks a monumental stance in the ongoing history of American democracy.

Top Tweets for Election Day

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just so were all clear, Musk is firing half of Twitter's staff, including huge swaths of their content moderation capability, four days before opening up identity-confirmation-free verification to the whole website which will happen...the day before a national election.
— nikki mccann ramírez (@NikkiMcR) November 4, 2022

Many states don’t allow mail-in ballots to be counted before Election Day. But many races can’t be called until mail-ins are counted, which can take over 24h. This is normal, but some GOP are laying ground to claim any race not called tonight is suspicious. Don’t fall for it.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 8, 2022

🚨 MASSIVE NEWS 🚨 Cochise County dropped a batch of ELECTION DAY ballots & @KariLake won a whopping 73.9% of the drop! Our people voted HUGE on Election Day. This is monumental. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/ho5GOAxNiO
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) November 9, 2022

Election Day facts & quotes

Elections held for federal offices only occur on even-numbered years.
There is no law in the Constitution or Federal mandate which requires electorates to vote in accordance with the popular vote of their state.
There are 538 electoral college members. In order to win the vote for President of the United States, a candidate must obtain at least 270 of these votes.
Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual--or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country. - Samuel Adams, The Writings of Samuel Adams, Harry Alonzo Cushing, editor (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1907), Vol. IV, p. 256.

In the News and Trending for Election Day

Updated 09:56 A total eclipse happens this week, and it will be the last one for 3 years : NPR

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New Voting Laws Add Difficulties for People With Disabilities

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Election Day 2022 live updates: Control of Congress at stake

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Bolsonaro supporters block Brazil roads for a 2nd day as president refuses to accept election loss

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Top things to do for Election Day

Register to vote prior to Election Day.
Attend a local polling place and cast your vote.
If voting by absentee ballot or mail-in ballot, make sure it arrives on or before Election Day.
Be informed about the candidates and new amendments on the ballot before going to the polling place.
Attend an election day party.

Election Day references and related sites

US Government Archives: Electoral College

US Government Archives: About the Electoral College

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