The United States is set to elect its 47th president on November 5, 2024. Former President Donald Trump faces current Vice President Kamala Harris in a fiercely contested battle. While the US undergoes this electoral process every four years, with new candidates every eight years, a key constant has been the fixed election day—Tuesday. The US votes for a new president on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November every four years, a law established by the 1845 Presidential Election Day Act. This choice of Tuesday is rooted in 19th-century agrarian and religious traditions. As millions of Americans head to the polls once again, let’s explore why Tuesday remains significant for US democracy.
