U.S. Representative, U.S. House of Representatives
Compared on: Election Day
THE CLAIM · NOV 2, 2026
“Election Day is Tues, Nov 3rd”
Juan Ciscomani · 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.”
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THE RECORD · OCT 29, 2026
“About 75,000 voters are being surveyed before Election Day, and around 25,000 more will be interviewed at polling places in 15 states on Nov. 3.”
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RECORD AGREES
The Congressional Research Service describes the federal Election Day schedule; in 2026, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November is November 3. PBS reported on October 29, 2026, that voters would be interviewed at polling places on November 3.
