Are US elections always held in the middle of a working week?

Question

Thanks Heidi.....no wonder you have trouble getting people to turn up to vote.

Thanks Proud and Jerry....it appears that those who really want to vote do have options.....thanks

Answer 1

I wish it were held over 3 days like a Friday .Saturday and Sunday...I just wish everyone that could ..would vote..

Answer 2

Elections are always held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. However, government-agencies, the courts and many companies close today to give people the chance to vote. Of companies that don't, some give partial days or allow you a little flex time.

Granted the polls are open all day varying on the state, so you can vote before or after work too.

Answer 3

Yes, and that is because no one would show up on the weekends!

And elections are always not held on a date!

"Election Day occurs on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November every year, which is always the Tuesday between November 2 and November 8, inclusively. The next Election Day will fall on November 7, 2006."

Answer 4

The polls are open for a minimum of 12 hours on election day.

Those who can't make it during those times have the option of voting an absentee ballot.

There is no reason why a person who wants to vote can't vote.

Answer 5

Few ones gonna vote on week ends

Answer 6

U.S. elections are always held on the 2nd Tuesday in November.

Answer 7

Always a Tuesday.

Answer 8

To stop REAL Americans flexing their voting muscle!

Answer 9

no it depends on the date not the day of the week Nov 7is always the day to vote

Answer 10

yep america gets an election and australia gets the melbourne cup hard decision on which is better