Ever wondered why Americans head to the polls on a Tuesday in November? This date isn’t random; it’s a tradition rooted in the everyday realities of early 19thcentury America, where agriculture shaped the economy and community life. Choosing the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November was an intentional decision that accommodated the needs of a largely rural, agrarian society, making it possible for as many citizens as possible to vote.

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Election Day: An American Holiday, An American History by Kate Kelly
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The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States by Alexander Keyssar
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American Suffrage: From Property to Democracy, 17601860 by Chilton Williamson
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