By — Domenico Montanaro Domenico Montanaro Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/vote-first-tuesday-november Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why do we vote on the first Tuesday of November? Politics Nov 4, 2014 5:18 PM EDT While it might not be the most convenient day in present time, November Tuesdays were the best day to vote in the 1880s. A look at the history of election day and modern efforts to change it. Video edited by Justin Scuiletti. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Domenico Montanaro Domenico Montanaro
While it might not be the most convenient day in present time, November Tuesdays were the best day to vote in the 1880s. A look at the history of election day and modern efforts to change it. Video edited by Justin Scuiletti. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now