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Compared on: The date of Election Day
THE CLAIM · NOV 1, 2026
“TUESDAY for Election Day”
As reported by Attorney General Ken Paxton · Read the post
THE RECORD
“A federal statute provides that Election Day for federal offices is held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.”
When were the first federal elections held? · Read
RECORD AGREES
The Congressional Research Service report describes the statutory schedule for federal elections. In 2026, Election Day falls on Tuesday, November 3. No publication date is provided for the report.
