Election Day is a special day in the United States held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. On this day, citizens over the age of 18 go to their local polling stations to vote for their chosen candidates, for positions ranging from the president to local school board members.
Election Day is an important part of democracy because it allows citizens to have a say in who governs them. It's like hiring someone for a job - voters want to choose the candidate who they think will do the best job. The candidate with the most votes wins the election.
Have you ever wondered why Election Day is on a Tuesday? This tradition started in the 1800s! Back then, travel was much harder and could take a day or more. By having the election on Tuesday, people could travel on Monday, vote on Tuesday, and be back in time for market day, which was usually on Wednesday.
Voting is a responsibility, as well as a right. It's part of the civic duty of every citizen. Just like we have duties at school or at home, we have duties as citizens too. Elections give us the opportunity to voice our opinions and choose our leaders. So, when you turn 18, remember to vote!