Election Day

noun

: a day legally established for the election of public officials

especially : the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in an even year designated for national elections in the U.S. and observed as a legal holiday in many states

Examples of Election Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The opposition’s small lead initially was uncertain but was confirmed after early votes that didn’t arrive at polling stations by Election Day, including overseas ballots, were counted. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

The House passed the bill in a 262 to 159 vote on the final day that the lower chamber is in session before lawmakers leave Washington until after Election Day. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Of the 2022 Election Day sites with the lowest voter turnout, none had 20 or fewer ballots cast. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

The opposition’s small lead was initially uncertain but was confirmed after early votes that didn’t arrive at polling stations by Election Day, including overseas ballots, were counted. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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