Why isn't Election Day a federal holiday?

A community story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Community · Georgia · October 19, 2026

From 11Alive Atlanta

Election Day falls on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, a tradition that dates back to 1845 for presidential elections.

Reported by 11Alive Atlanta, October 19, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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