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
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Donalds has officially launched his campaign for Florida governor with over a year to go until Election Day.
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Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
Despite Trump’s victory, Trump Media shares have lost nearly half their value (48%) since Election Day, badly trailing the S&P 500’s 5% gain over that span.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Votes will continue to be counted at least into next week, as the Registrar of Voters will still accept mail-in ballots postmarked on or before Election Day for another week.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Those looking to vote on Election Day may have to contend with the heat, as the city broke 100 degrees by midday, causing officials to send out a heat advisory and urge residents to stay hydrated and cool, whether on their way to work or to a polling station.
—James Powel, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
Despite Trump’s victory, Trump Media shares have lost nearly half their value (48%) since Election Day, badly trailing the S&P 500’s 5% gain over that span.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Votes will continue to be counted at least into next week, as the Registrar of Voters will still accept mail-in ballots postmarked on or before Election Day for another week.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Those looking to vote on Election Day may have to contend with the heat, as the city broke 100 degrees by midday, causing officials to send out a heat advisory and urge residents to stay hydrated and cool, whether on their way to work or to a polling station.
—James Powel, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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“Election Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Election%20Day. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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