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 number of ballots cast two weeks from Election Day has reached nearly 1 million, up from roughly 550,000 at the same stage in 2022. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

The department under President Biden monitored 64 jurisdictions in 24 states on Election Day in the last midterm year, 2022. — Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026

Wednesday’s hourlong debate, moderated by FOX4’s John Holt, offered both candidates a chance to set the record straight on the attack ads that have sought to define the two men ahead of Election Day. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

In previous elections, Republicans have been much more likely to vote on Election Day and Republican candidates won votes cast on that day. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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