Election Day in the United States is set by a federal law enacted in 1845 and fixed to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. That timing is why elections commonly occur on a Tuesday in early November, including this year. Most states offer some form of early voting or vote-by-mail, which means you can often cast a ballot before Election Day even though the official day is a Tuesday. If you want to know the exact date and voting options for your state, I can look up your location and provide a precise guide.
