when is the election this year

The main election in the United States in 2025 will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This date is for the general election day, with polls open from 6 AM to 9 PM. Early voting will be available from October 25 to November 2, 2025. The November 4th date follows the tradition of holding elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. This date is set by a federal law passed in 1845 to unify the election day across states. Besides the general election, there will also be some special elections and local elections throughout the year 2025.