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

But during the interview, Crockett said the only poll that matters will be the primary on Election Day, March 3. —Jack Fink, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

Primary Election Day is March 3. —Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026

Rehmet, an aircraft mechanic, veteran and the president of the state and local chapters of the IAM union, raised the least amount of money in the first round of voting, but received the most votes on Election Day. —Eleanor Dearman updated January 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026

While commissioners also approved 74 early voting sites, the number and locations for Election Day locations are not yet completed. —Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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