Why isn't Election Day a federal holiday?

A community story from Virginia, reported by 13News Now Norfolk.

Community · Virginia · October 19, 2026

From 13News Now Norfolk

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

Reported by 13News Now Norfolk, October 19, 2026. Read the full story at 13News Now Norfolk →

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