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

With Election Day being weeks away, election officials are preparing for high-stakes midterms, facing concerns that previously sounded outlandish. — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The poll, conducted by Selzer’s company in the final days of October and released just days before Election Day 2024, showed then-Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrats’ presidential nominee, capturing 47% of Iowa likely voters, to Trump’s 44%. — Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

The spending, which is for ads through Election Day, is nearly four times as much as Democrats in a state Trump won by nearly 14 points. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

The price of gas could be a pivotal issue come Election Day, as voters continue to cite affordability concerns among their top voting issues. — Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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