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Why Are US Elections Held On The First Tuesday Of November?

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Ever wondered why US Presidential elections are held on Tuesdays? This tradition began in 1845 when Congress established Election Day as the first Tuesday of November. This decision took into account that America was predominantly agrarian and farmers needed time to travel to polling stations after working on their farms, and Monday provided a full day for travel after Sunday. Over time, this practice has become a tradition that has endured.

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