Why are US Presidential elections held on Tuesdays?
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Ever questioned why U.S. Presidential elections are held on Tuesdays? This custom started in 1845 when Congress established Election Day as the primary Tuesday after the primary Monday in November.
This resolution took under consideration that America was predominantly agrarian. Farmers wanted time to journey to polling stations after working on their farms, and Monday offered a full day for journey after Sunday.
Over time, this apply has develop into a practice that has endured.
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Published – November 01, 2024 07:17 pm IST
