Name: US Election 2024: How Tuesday Became America's Presidential Voting Day
Uploaded: 2024-10-23T10:16:31+00:00
Duration: 7 min 41 s
Description: US Election 2024: How Tuesday Became America's Presidential Voting Day The United States is set to elect its 47th president on November 5, 2024. Former President Donald Trump faces current Vice Presid

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US Election 2024: How Tuesday Became America's Presidential Voting Day

The United States is set to elect its 47th president on November 5, 2024. Former President Donald Trump faces current Vice President Kamala Harris in a fiercely contested battle. While the US undergoes this electoral process every four years, with new candidates every eight years, a key constant has been the fixed election day—Tuesday. The US votes for a new president on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November every four years, a law established by the 1845 Presidential Election Day Act. This choice of Tuesday is rooted in 19th-century agrarian and religious traditions. As millions of Americans head to the polls once again, let’s explore why Tuesday remains significant for US democracy.

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