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 convention -- part rally, part fundraiser -- comes as Republicans try to boost enthusiasm heading into the final stretch before Election Day. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

The convention comes just after Labor Day, as the campaign season kicks off in earnest, requiring candidates to take time away from talking to voters less than two months before Election Day. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

The high gas prices are likely to haunt Republican candidates through Election Day. — Evan Halper, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026

But with less than two months until Election Day, control of the chamber is now up for grabs. — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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