Election Day


Election Day

noun

Definition of ELECTION DAY

: 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 United States and observed as a legal holiday in many states

First Known Use of ELECTION DAY

15th century

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