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 Buchanan’s fear was that this majority came into view only on Election Day. —

Matthew Continetti, National Review, 25 May 2024 On Election Day, Democratic incumbent Joe Biden will be 81, and the likely GOP nominee, Donald Trump, will be 78. —

Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for Election Day

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