The first Election Day was held on the first Tuesday of November in 1845. The goal was to ensure a fair vote in a largely ...

The U.S. norm of voting on a Tuesday in November dates back to 1845 and is thanks to farmers. The big picture: U.S. voting ...

Discover the history behind why Americans vote on a Tuesday in November, a tradition dating back to 1845, and how it impacts ...

Local officials are beginning to certify the results of this year’s presidential election in a process that, so far, has been ...

With the results of several races outstanding, it remains to be see which party will control the House of Representatives ...

A view of the entrance of IKEA store in the shopping district of Causeway Bay in Hong Kong on November 3, 2024. (Photo by ...

There may be more than one winner on Election Day. The Mega Millions jackpot is up to $303 million, and the next drawing is ...

Election Day 2024 is here. Whether you've already voted, plan to drop your ballot in the mail, or simply have postal business ...

In observance of Election Day 2024, many public schools across the U.S. will be closed or will hold a non-attendance day for ...

Whether banks and the post office are open is usually one of the most common questions around Election Day. Here's how you ...

In many other democracies around the world, national elections are held on the weekend or are a federal holiday.

Why is Election Day stuck on a Tuesday and why November and why not Nov. 1? The decisions were made with quite a bit of ...