U.S. General Election Day
Tuesday November 3, 2015 was US General Election Day and while many of you may ask, “Why is this relevant to me?” it is important because you as a citizen of this beautiful country owe it to yourself and fellow man to vote.
US General Election Day is always the first Tuesday that follows the first Monday so that it never falls on the first of November.
The elections that will take place today are primary and midterm elections. While these elections are one the most important, they are often overlooked.
Mr. McNaul commented on the importance of voting.
He said, “We the people have the authority to control who is elected and when we don’t use that power there are no checks and balances and that ultimately gives the government more power.”
Although it is not a federal holiday, employees in some states are allowed to take of work, sometimes without losing pay, to vote.
In some states, US General Election Day is considered a yearly or biennial holiday. These states are Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, and West Virginia.
The very first uniform Election Day was held on November 4, 1845 establishing the date for future Presidential Elections. It wasn’t until 1875 and 1914 that dates were set in place for the election of Senators and Representatives.
Enjoy US General Election Day and continue to be the great citizens of the United States that you all are.