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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The most common reasons were votes received after the 8 p.m. deadline on Election Day (33%), incorrect or missing dates (23%), no signature (17%) or missing secrecy envelope (15%).
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Christen Smith | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Jan. 2025
While shares have advanced about 20% over the past year, the stock has fallen more than 28% since Election Day.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
After interviewing Trump on his podcast, Rogan declared his support for the GOP figurehead ahead of last November's Election Day.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
But since Election Day, a parade of business leaders, especially from the tech sector, have toasted him, many traveling to Mar-a-Lago to show support and curry favor.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Christen Smith | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Jan. 2025
While shares have advanced about 20% over the past year, the stock has fallen more than 28% since Election Day.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
After interviewing Trump on his podcast, Rogan declared his support for the GOP figurehead ahead of last November's Election Day.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
But since Election Day, a parade of business leaders, especially from the tech sector, have toasted him, many traveling to Mar-a-Lago to show support and curry favor.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Election Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Election%20Day. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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